Speed… I am Speed…

It’s not every day you are given the opportunity to learn from a three-time Olympian Sprinter, though last Friday, 40 students from Orange Anglican Grammar School were given that very opportunity.

World Indoor champion, Australian Record Holder of the 200m and Olympian, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor was the guest speaker for the OAGS Sports Awards night.

Before the awards night, Melinda held a Speed Clinic on the OAGS oval. The clinic was not just for track and field enthusiasts though for any child that takes part in an individual or team sport, the aim, to improve their speed. The clinic included speed development for analysis and correction of running technique, technical running drills and techniques in developing strength and stability.

Some fantastic form was on show, well done to the students involved, it looked like a lot of fun!