OLYMPIC and Commonwealth Games medalist and Gunnedah native Sara Carrigan was among 27 community members to carry the Queen’s Baton Relay through Gunnedah on Tuesday.
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The former athlete told Fairfax Media carrying the baton through Gunnedah was a proud moment.
“It’s an awesome atmosphere and I always love coming back here, these are my roots, Ms Carrigan said.
“My family is out here and this is an amazing way to be honoured.”
The former cycling star is predicting big things from the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
“There has been such an amazing build up to these Commonwealth Games,” she said.
“There is such a good feel around the games, I have been involved right from the start as a part of the bid team and there has been a good feel around the games all along.
“I think in two months time when the games start we are in for a treat.”
The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games begin on April 4.
Billy Jupp
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
Billy is a Senior Livestock Journalist for the Queensland Country Life based in Toowoomba. He has worked for a variety of different ACM mastheads during the past five years including the Namoi Valley Independent, Northern Daily Leader and The Land.
