Christmas 5-days day 4

Friday, 30 December 2005

The 2005 Xmas 5 days headed to Buckenderra for the 4th day of competition. It proved to be a tough day for the field, with steep hills, lots of rock, high temperatures and thicker forest.

Robbie Preston took full opportunity of the terrain early, catching Switzerland’s David Schneider 1 min into the course. Schneider ran into the finish 25 seconds ahead of Preston for third place, while Preston took the lead. Schneider later reported being disappointed with his run due to several mistakes.

Eric Morris finished a mere 2 seconds behind Preston to take 2nd place for the day and the overall lead. The final day is set to be exciting with David Schneider in need of victory if he is to snatch the overall honours out of Morris’s hands.

The women’s course saw Grace Elson take her 3rd victory out of a possible 4. Sofia Olsson from Sweden had little difficulty with the unique Australian terrain to finish a close second only 28 seconds behind. In third place was up and coming junior Sophie Barker, who has shown some good form over the 5 days so far.

Barring any surprises on the final day, overall honours look to be heading towards Grace Elson. Sofia Olsson looks solid in second place but can’t afford any major mistakes, as Anna Sheldon could pounce from her current position of third.

Kerrin Rattray

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Christmas 5-days day 4 Friday, 30 December 2005 Results from the 4th day of the Christmas 5 days
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Manager (High Performance) signs off Tuesday, 20 December 2005 A message from the Manager (High Performance), Jason McCrae, who is finishing his work with Orienteering Australia today.
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JWOC Manager 2006-2007 Friday, 14 October 2005 Applications are invited for position of JWOC Manager for JWOC 2006-07
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WOC Mens and Womens Coach 2006-07 Thursday, 6 October 2005 OA is advertising for applicants for two new positions of Mens and Womens WOC Coach, replacing the old positions of WOC Coach and WOC Manager, for WOC 2006 and 2007.
Micr-O Racing Thursday, 6 October 2005 The IOF Foot Commission has released a Micr-O training guide for perusal.
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MicrO Thursday, 22 September 2005 The IOF has decided to include 'MicrO' as part fo the Middle Distance race at next year's WOC.
National Junior Coach Monday, 19 September 2005 OA would like to announce the appoinment of the National Junior Coach, or in this case Coaches, for 2006 and 2007.
ACT long distance championships 2005, Ballinifad Creek Sunday, 18 September 2005 Jo Allison and Eric Morris dominated the ACT Championships as Orienteering was welcomed back to Captains Flat for the first time in several years. In a very strong but small women’s field Jo Allison won comprehensively from Tracey Bluett and Nicki Taws. In the men's race Eric Morris won strongly ahead of Rob Preston and Kerrin Rattray.
OA Review Thursday, 15 September 2005 The review of all facets of OA has been completed.
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Victorian long distance championships 2005, Barambogie North Tuesday, 13 September 2005 Danielle Winslow follows up her win in the NSW championships the previous week, and and Blair Trewin wins his first Victorian M21E title. Clare Hawthorne reports...
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Tas Middle Distance Championships Tuesday, 6 September 2005 Grace Elson and Lee Andrewartha triumph on a perfect Tassie spring day in a very technical middle distance championships
Queensland Champs Tuesday, 6 September 2005 Truimph for Age and Experience. Eric Morris and Wendy Read won the top 21A classes despite both being old enough to run in the 35+ age groups.
NSW Middle and Long Distance Championships Monday, 5 September 2005 The NSW Championships were held in Bigga over the weekend, with NSW Stinger Eric Morris and Tassie Forester Danielle Winslow dominating the 21A classes.
End of an Era – Grant Bluett retires Monday, 5 September 2005 After 14 years of international competition, 7 years living and competing as an elite in Sweden, a World Games gold medal and numerous top 10 and top 20 performances the legend of Australian elite orienteering, Grant Bluett, is retiring from international competition.
Applications for NTC Friday, 2 September 2005 Applications are called for scholarships for 2006 at the OA National Training Centre at ACTAS.
Australian Team perform well in last WRE before World Champs Wednesday, 31 August 2005 The final MTBO World Ranking Events have been held in the Czech Republic over the weekend 27-28 August, and there are some very encouraging results from the National Team members in both the Middle and Long distance races.
NOL 2006 Thursday, 25 August 2005 The NOL program for 2006 has been released with an exciting list of races spread far and wide across the country.
WOC 2006 Thursday, 25 August 2005 Bulletin 2 for next years WOC in Denmark has been published.
MTBO World Championship Team Update Thursday, 18 August 2005 Following several weeks of setbacks in preparation for the World Championships, there are still 6 riders who will take on the forest tracks of Slovakia in the WMTBOC in September.
Women register another benchmark performance Sunday, 14 August 2005 On a day when all the focus was on Simone Niggli’s second batch of four gold medals, Australia’s women registered another benchmark performance.
WOC course maps now available Saturday, 13 August 2005 WOC organisers have made WOC courses available through the WOC website
Hanny Allston and Andrey Khramov create history Friday, 12 August 2005 Hanny Allston created history by becoming the first individual orienteer from outside of Europe to stand on the podium at a foot World Orienteering Championships and she is among the few juniors who have had the honour. Russia’s Andrey Khramov also created history by winning not only his nation’s first gold medal, but also its first medal of any colour.
Tracy Bluett returns to claim a new Australian best result Thursday, 11 August 2005 The Middle Distance finals of the World Orienteering Championships saw some great come-back runs by Tracy Bluett and Chris Terkelsen who have been off the international scene for a few years.
Troy de Haas claims best ever foot orienteering result at World Championships. Wednesday, 10 August 2005 Troy de Haas’ close seventh in the Sprint Distance Final was the best ever result by an Australian at a foot World Orienteering Championships, and the third top ten by an Australian (after Grant Bluett 8th and Natasha Key 10th in Switzerland in 2003)
Four Australian through to the sprint finals at WOC2005 Wednesday, 10 August 2005 Four Australian have provisionally qualified for the finals of the sprint championships at WOC2005 in Japan.
Another good day for Australia at World Orienteering Championships Monday, 8 August 2005 Five of the six Australian starters made it through to Friday's long distance race, although some just made it.
World Championships Japan: Middle Qualification. Sunday, 7 August 2005 All six Australians qualified for the final in todays middle distance heats: the first race of the 2005 World Championships in the Mikawa Highlands near Nagoya in Japan. Today's report by our man on the ground in Japan -- Rob Plowright.
WOC2005 commences Sunday 7 August Thursday, 4 August 2005 Competition in the 2005 World Orienteering Championships in Japan will start on Sunday August 7. Check out the program for the Australian team...
Closing date for Australian Championships entries approaches! Monday, 1 August 2005 August 12 is the closing date for entries for the Australian Championships carnival in Tasmania in September-October.
Podium placings for Staudte and Key in WMOC finals Monday, 1 August 2005 Karen Staudte and Warren Key were the best-placed Australians in the finals of the World Masters Orienteering Championships in Edmonton, Canada
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World Masters underway in Edmonton, Canada Thursday, 28 July 2005 The World Masters Orienteering Championships (WMOC) have commenced in Edmonton, Canada.
WA Sprint Championships Sunday, 24 July 2005 Results from the inaugural Western Australian Sprint Championships held on 23 July at Curtin University.
Australian Team for World Cup Final in Italy Friday, 22 July 2005 The selectors would like to announce the team for the World Cup Final in Italy in October.
JWOC 2005 – Switzerland Wednesday, 20 July 2005 The final wrap from JWOC 2005 Manager Hilary Wood.
World Games Relay report Monday, 18 July 2005 Team Coach Jim Russell reports from the finish of the World Games.
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Julian 4th in Long Distance Final Friday, 15 July 2005 Another great day for the Australian Team at the Junior World Championships in Switzerland. Julian Dent finished 4th and Hanny Allston 11th in the Long Distance race. Report from team manager Hilary Wood.
Full Report on Hanny's Bronze Medal Thursday, 14 July 2005 Success for Australia at today's competition in the middle distance final race held at Taverne in Switzerland! Hanny Allston in another great run finished third, securing Australia its first medal in the JWOC competition since 1999. Full report from team manager Hilary Wood.
JWOC Bronze for Hanny Wednesday, 13 July 2005 Australia has made it's best-ever start to a JWOC campaign -- with a bronze medal to Hanny Allston and 8th place for Julian Dent.
Hanny Allston wins JWOC heat Wednesday, 13 July 2005 Hanny Allston wins her heat in Middle Distance qualification race with the fastest time of the day! Report from Hilary Wood in Switzerland.
Hanny Allston gets fourth place in Junior sprint event! Monday, 11 July 2005 Australia's team performed strongly in its last event before the Junior World Championships in Switzerland this week, writes team manager Hilary Wood.
Trewin, Haarsma inaugural NT open champions Sunday, 10 July 2005 Blair Trewin and Kay Haarsma took out the open (21A) classes at the inaugural NT Championships, held at Lok Cabay near Batchelor on Sunday.
Darvo out of MTBWOC Sunday, 10 July 2005 Paul Darvodelsky has withdrawn from Australia's WMTBOC team, after a major crash in a Sydney road race.
2005 Aust Sprint Champs Friday, 1 July 2005 A red start group will be used at the Australian Sprint Championships in Tasmania.
WOC team appeal finalised Friday, 24 June 2005 The OA Appeal Panel has concluded the appeal against the 2005 WOC team.
South Australian Long Distance Championships Friday, 17 June 2005 Report on the 2 Day South Australian Long Distance Championships held near Coffin Bay, on the southern Eyre Peninsula over the Queen's Birthday weekend.
WA Middle Distance Champs Thursday, 16 June 2005 Sophie Giles and Chas Lane report on the WA Middle Distance Champs, held at Mt Billy on Sunday.
WOC 2005 Australian Team Wednesday, 1 June 2005 Message from Ian Prosser, Chair of Selectors, on the 2005 WOC team selection.
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Bushrangers hold off Pinestars as Bluett, Allston win again Sunday, 29 May 2005 The Australian Bushrangers held off a fast-finishing New Zealand Pinestars for a 113-103 win in the Test Match.
Bluett and Allston clear long-distance winners Saturday, 28 May 2005 Blake Gordon reports on the Australia / New Zealand Test Match and Australian World Championship Trials in Daylesford.
Bushrangers take the lead Friday, 27 May 2005 The Australian Bushrangers have taken the lead in the Australia - New Zealand Sprint test match today. Scores were 24-12 in the men, and 22-14 in the women.
ANZ Challenge and WOC selection trials in Daylesford Tuesday, 24 May 2005 Contenders for the Australian team to compete at WOC in Japan in August will have their final chance to impress selectors in Daylesford this weekend...
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WA NOL Splits on Splitsbrowser Sunday, 15 May 2005 Splits from the WA NOL events are now available on Splitsbrowser -- Thanks to Craig Dufty.
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BJ Takes A World Cup Silver Medal Tuesday, 3 May 2005 Tasmanian David Brickhill-Jones became the first Australian to achieve a top-three placing in an Orienteering World Cup race outside of Australia when he finished second in the 3,500 metre Sprint Distance race in Battersea Park, London, UK on Monday.
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Elite ranking update Thursday, 28 April 2005 After three NOL races over the last weekend, there have been some changes in the elite rankings ...
Shepherd, Bluett win Australian Middle Distance Championships Tuesday, 26 April 2005 Dave Shepherd and Tracy Bluett took out the open classes at the Australian Middle Distance Championships, held in the sandstone of Ganguddy in central New South Wales.
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Australian on 10-Mila Podium Sunday, 24 April 2005 Rob Plowright reports on the performances of Australian orienteers in the Swedish 10 Mila relay...
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National Orienteering Day announced Monday, 18 April 2005 Sunday May 1 2005 is National Orienteering day. Orienteering events for newcomers to the sport will be offered throughout Australia. See full story for details of your nearest event.
National League 6 Friday, 15 April 2005 Start times and Details now available for NOL 6 at Dungaree State Forest
World Games Area Friday, 15 April 2005 Want a looksie at the old map of the 2005 World Games area?
2005 Australian 3-Days at Jindabyne - full report Monday, 11 April 2005 Full event report from 2005 Australian 3-Days at Jindabyne
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Australian Classic Champs Monday, 4 April 2005 World Ranking Event (WRE) details for Aust. Classic Champs in Tasmania in October
Easter Results & Splits Monday, 4 April 2005 Full Results & Splits now available from SnowE 2005 web page
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Selection Trials Info Monday, 4 April 2005 Details from Coach Jim Russell on May WOC team selection trials.
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Entries for NSW NOL Events Due Saturday, 2 April 2005 Entries for the next round of National League Events in NSW are due soon. Entry forms can be found here.
BJ in the Limelight Friday, 1 April 2005 Australian David Brickhill-Jones is featured in the first edition of O-Sport International, due out on April 4th.
April Fool's team for WOC '05 Friday, 1 April 2005 In response to the recent bushfires that wiped out the areas designated for upcoming selection trials Orienteering Australia has determined that the recent Australian Easter 3 Days competition will serve as the ONLY selection races for the Australian team to compete in the World Orienteering Championships in Japan later this year.
Allison Claims a Fourth Easter Title Monday, 28 March 2005 Jo Allison won her fourth consecutive Australian Easter 3-Days at Jindabyne (NSW) today, while Troy de Haas won the Mens race.
De Haas Dominates Day 2 Sunday, 27 March 2005 Victorian Nugget Troy de Haas returned to career-best form today at the Australian Easter 3-days at Buckenderra near Jindabyne.
Easter Day 1: Tight field in both Elite classes. Saturday, 26 March 2005 You could throw a blanket over the main contenders for the Easter 3-days in both elite classes after a tight first day.
Cockatoos draw first blood Friday, 25 March 2005 Canberra Cockatoos continued their dominance of the National Orienteering League, with a strong performance in the Easter 3-Days Prologue.
Welcome to OA's new website Thursday, 24 March 2005 Late last night the OA website was switched over to the new site.
WOC Team Nominations Thursday, 24 March 2005 The WOC Team Nominations are due shortly.
Aussies in Japan Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Australian team members, under the guidance of Coach Jim Russell, have just completed 10 days training in japan in preparation for WOC 2005.
Bushranger Team Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Coach Sue Neve will be chasing your nominations for Bushranger Team to compete against NZ in late-May in Victoria.
Easter Prologue Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Please see these final reminders re Easter prologue from Easter organizers.
World Cup 2006 Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Bulletin 1 for final races in France has been released.
Australian Middle Distance Champs/NOL race Wednesday, 23 March 2005 The invitation for the Australian Middle Distance Champs and associated NOL races has been released.
Drug Testing Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Please see this note from OACT Anti-Doping Officer Nev Bleakley
Fantasy Ozzie Orienteering League(FOOL) Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Who will be in your team?
Orienteering Australia Athlete of the Year. Wednesday, 23 March 2005 OA would like to announce the creation of a new award - the OA Athlete of the Year.
World Cup in UK Wednesday, 23 March 2005 Bulletin 3 for the first round of the 2005 World Cup in Great Britain released.
Simple demo discussion item Tuesday, 22 March 2005 This is a summary of the text that will go in the discussion item.
Rob Walter is back! Saturday, 19 March 2005 That was the message from the season-opening weekend in Victoria, where he won two of the three races contested, against one of the stronger fields seen in Australia for some time.
BJ's big bang Saturday, 19 March 2005 David Brickhill-Jones scored his first major international victory, winning the Park World Tour race in Brindisi.
The Famous Five Saturday, 19 March 2005 Top 5 Ozzie men