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[[File:SydneyTheRocks1 gobeirne.jpg|thumb|left|Sydney Rocks precinct where the annual OZ Day race is held]]The inaugural race was held in 1990 around [[Centennial Park, New South Wales|Centennial Park]] in [[Sydney, New South Wales]] amongst traffic travelling around the Park.<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Celebrating 25 Years of the Oz Day 10K|url=http://vimeo.com/84510871|website=Vimeo|accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref> The inaugural race was the brainchild of [[Peter Trotter]] and [[Jeff Wiseman]], two prominent wheelchair racers that trained at the Park. <ref name=history/> Their philosophy in creating the event was for disabled children to see elite wheelchair athletes in competition.<ref name=history/> The race was |
[[File:SydneyTheRocks1 gobeirne.jpg|thumb|left|Sydney Rocks precinct where the annual OZ Day race is held]]The inaugural race was held in 1990 around [[Centennial Park, New South Wales|Centennial Park]] in [[Sydney, New South Wales]] amongst traffic travelling around the Park.<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Celebrating 25 Years of the Oz Day 10K|url=http://vimeo.com/84510871|website=Vimeo|accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref> The inaugural race was the brainchild of [[Peter Trotter]] and [[Jeff Wiseman]], two prominent wheelchair racers that trained at the Park. <ref name=history/> Their philosophy in creating the event was for disabled children to see elite wheelchair athletes in competition.<ref name=history/> [[File:SydneyTheRocks1 gobeirne.jpg|thumb|left|Sydney Rocks precinct where the annual OZ Day race is held]]The inaugural race was held in 1990 around [[Centennial Park, New South Wales|Centennial Park]] in [[Sydney, New South Wales]] amongst traffic travelling around the Park.<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Celebrating 25 Years of the Oz Day 10K|url=http://vimeo.com/84510871|website=Vimeo|accessdate=26 January 2015}}</ref> The inaugural race was the brainchild of [[Peter Trotter]] and [[Jeff Wiseman]], two prominent wheelchair racers that trained at the Park. <ref name=history/> Trotter a former 10km road racing champion had competed in similar events throughout the world. <ref name=first/> Their philosophy in creating the event was for disabled children to see elite wheelchair athletes in competition.<ref name=history/> Sixty five athletes including sixteen international and eighteen interstate athletes competed. <ref name=first/>Australian cricketer [[Mike Whitney]] started the race and [[New South Wales Premier]] [[Nick Greiner]] and record breaking aviator [[Gaby Kennard]] presented the winners prizes which included prize money. <ref name=first/>Over one thousand spectators watched the event.<ref name=first/> |
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The race was moved to the [[Sydney Rocks]] area in 1991 and consisted of two 5km laps. <ref name=history/> Over the years, the organisers have encountered difficulties as major city roads need to be closed.<ref name=history/> The race in normally held early in the morning to overcome the difficulties of road closures. |
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The race is supported by the [[Australia Day Council]] and [[Sydney City Council]] and managed by [[Wheelchair Sports NSW]]. <ref name=history/> It is now an iconic event in Sydney on Australia Day. |
The race is supported by the [[Australia Day Council]] and [[Sydney City Council]] and managed by [[Wheelchair Sports NSW]]. <ref name=history/> It is now an iconic event in Sydney on Australia Day. |
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Revision as of 05:49, 28 January 2015
Oz Day 10K Wheelchair Road Race is held on Australia Day in the The Rocks, Sydney and is marquee event on the international wheelchair racing calendar, attracting prominent international and Australian athletes.
History
The inaugural race was held in 1990 around Centennial Park in Sydney, New South Wales amongst traffic travelling around the Park.[1] The inaugural race was the brainchild of Peter Trotter and Jeff Wiseman, two prominent wheelchair racers that trained at the Park. [1] Their philosophy in creating the event was for disabled children to see elite wheelchair athletes in competition.[1]
The inaugural race was held in 1990 around Centennial Park in Sydney, New South Wales amongst traffic travelling around the Park.[1] The inaugural race was the brainchild of Peter Trotter and Jeff Wiseman, two prominent wheelchair racers that trained at the Park. [1] Trotter a former 10km road racing champion had competed in similar events throughout the world. [2] Their philosophy in creating the event was for disabled children to see elite wheelchair athletes in competition.[1] Sixty five athletes including sixteen international and eighteen interstate athletes competed. [2]Australian cricketer Mike Whitney started the race and New South Wales Premier Nick Greiner and record breaking aviator Gaby Kennard presented the winners prizes which included prize money. [2]Over one thousand spectators watched the event.[2]
The race was moved to the Sydney Rocks area in 1991 and consisted of two 5km laps. [1] Over the years, the organisers have encountered difficulties as major city roads need to be closed.[1] The race in normally held early in the morning to overcome the difficulties of road closures.
The race is supported by the Australia Day Council and Sydney City Council and managed by Wheelchair Sports NSW. [1] It is now an iconic event in Sydney on Australia Day.
Prominent international and Australian athletes have competed in the event and prize money is awarded. At the completion of the 2015 event, Kurt Fearnley has won the senior race nine times and Louise Sauvage ten times. [3]
Results
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Celebrating 25 Years of the Oz Day 10K". Vimeo. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference
firstwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b "Iconic wheelchair road race celebrates '25 years on the road'". Sydney Olympic Park website. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ Wiseman, Caroil (March 1992). "The Qantas Oz Day 10K". Pusher's Posr: 4-6.
- ^ "1994 Qantas Oz Day 10K". Pusher's Post: 25-27. March 1994.
- ^ "Hokinouestuns OZ Day 10k field". Australian Paralympic Committee News, 26 January 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2015.