Sport
4 November, 2025
Big win for Heidi Start at state titles
But Heidi's recent success at the recent State Athletics may make her like a few a little bit more.
THERE aren’t many athletic sports Heidi Start doesn’t enjoy.
But her recent success at the recent State Athletics may make her like a few a little bit more.
Start represented Charlton College at the School Sport Victoria event where she placed first for javlin, third for triple jump and fourth for long jump.
“It was pretty exciting,” Start said.
“When you put in all that hard work, it’s good to see it pay off.
“But you don’t do it for the awards, I do it because it’s fun.”
Start said she would often spend hours on the town’s football oval with her mum, practicing each sport as much as she can.
“I have a few older siblings who did well at a range of athletic sports,” she said.
“I’m fortunate to have a javlin at home to help me practice and places for my jumps.”
Start qualified for state by bringing home a first place at school, inter-school and regional for her three sports.
“It’s pretty crazy,” she said.
While only in Year 10 this year, Start said she still had a few years of school athletics in her.
“I want to keep trying,” she said.
“I’ve just signed up to the Bendigo Athletics Club, so I get to do that each Saturday.
“You just learn to not take it too seriously and have fun with it.”
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