XIV Australian Masters Games

[Pepe]

In the absence of Tina and Wayne Gallasch, I was the sole representative of FS at today's events in Geelong.
I was up against a longstanding local rival, Dirk Stobbe, in the 500m and 1k. and in two tight races just managed to hold him off by 1.1sec. in the 500m and by 2.9 sec. in the 1k.

Tomorrow, he'll be all out to turn the tables in the 2k and I'll be doing my best to thwart him. I'll let you know what happens.

My times in today's races were: 1:46.2, (an SB), in the 500m. and 3:58.1 in the 1k.

[plummy]

Many congrats on your two glorious victories Philip - =D>

You know you can beat him over 500/1000 so stay positive and keep him behind you tomorrow

[billwright]

Good effort Phillip. My money's on you for the Triple!

Bill

[strider77]

Fantastic Philip =D> =D>

Good luck with the thwarting

Let us know the result

[Stan]

Great performances so far Philip. Lets see you win the triple!

[Grobi]

Philip, that's a superb result so far and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the triple

[Pepe]

Thanks very much for your support, guys.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to hold off my rival for a third time. We were level half way through the 2k event this morning,
but I ran out of gas and finished with a silver medal in 8:24.6 which was 7.7 secs behind Dirk's time.
We will no doubt be competing against each other next year.

[plummy]

Still a valiant effort there Philip. =D> =D> 7.7s behind shows it was his day and nothing you should be kicking yourself about with "if only".

Onwards and upwards to next year!

[strider77]

Well done Philip-2 Golds and a Silver =D> =D> =D>

[Wolfmiester]

Fabulous Phillip, many congratulations