World softball champion to swing it at the Pan Pacs

He’s lifted the International Softball Federation World Series trophy above his head and now Mike Nichols will swing for his third consecutive gold medal in softball at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November) on the Gold …


The judo master is looking for three-in-a-row

Norman Park, Queensland local Kevin Murphy is vying to add another triumph to his extensive list of sporting achievements when he competes for his third consecutive gold in judo at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November). …


Former AFL umpire looks to push his boundaries at the Pan Pacs

Umpiring in the Australian Football League (AFL) for 20 seasons has assisted Victorian Allan Cook become a dominate force on the Masters athletics track in recent years and will be one to watch at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games …


Papua New Guinea Golden Eagles soaring to a gold medal

More than 200 competitors at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November) on the Gold Coast will come from Papua New Guinea including the Golden Eagles who are looking to soar to a gold medal in women’s …


Fox to swing his clubs at 90

One of the oldest participants at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November) will be Gold Coast’s Dennis Fox who will prove age isn’t a barrier when he tees off at the age of 90. The Sanctuary …


It’s been 12 years and Scott Petersen is itching to run again

Victorian Scott Petersen hasn’t run in a competitive race since missing out on 2000 Sydney Olympic Games selection and now, 12 years later, he’s got the itch to hear that gun go again when he competes in athletics at the …


Linda Lynch to leave her opponents in their tracks

Don’t blink because you might miss Townsville local Linda Lynch when she sprints for gold on the athletics track at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November) on the Gold Coast. The 52-year-old is relatively new to …


Former Queensland rowing representative to take on Pan Pacs

Since taking up rowing 11 years ago Gold Coast local Helen Wintle has represented Queensland five times and will now be vying for a gold medal at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November) to be held …


One of the original masters to hit the court again

In 1987 Burleigh Heads local Janice Sullivan travelled to Tasmania to take part in the first Australian Masters Games and now, a quarter of a century later, she will be playing at the 8th Pan Pacific Masters Games (November 3 …


Paul Hawker looks to fly past his cycling competition

Gold Coast home-grown triathlete Paul Hawker will use his knowledge of the local roads to his advantage when he jumps on his bike and competes for gold in cycling at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November). …