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). …


Grandmother, triathlon champion and now a swimming master

After years of competing in triathlons Anne Besser from Sydney, New South Wales will make her Pan Pacific Masters Games (November 3 – 11) debut on the Gold Coast when she competes in the 2.5km open water swim. The 65-year-old …


Taekwondo champion to kick it at Pan Pacs

Current National Taekwondo champion Dale Bryce from Worrigee in New South Wales will be making his return to the Gold Coast to compete in taekwondo at the Pan Pacific Masters Games in November. The 32-year-old started competing in taekwondo at …


Nambour local to play his sixth Pan Pacs

Gary Kirchhofer from Nambour in Queensland will participate in his sixth Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast this November when he competes in beach volleyball. The 52-year-old competed in his first Pan Pacs 10 years ago in preparation …


Ali to sting like a bee at the Pan Pacs

Ali Butcher-Foster from Mooloolaba in Queensland has been training for the past two years to achieve her goal of winning a medal in beach volleyball at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (November 3 -11) on the Gold Coast. The …