On Friday, 9 August, Loyola students took part in the 2024 ACS Cross Country Championship. It was truly inspiring to witness the enthusiasm and determination of our students, many of whom gave their best effort not only on race day but also throughout the weeks of training leading up to the event. This year, students had the unique opportunity to train at Bundoora Park during the early mornings, braving chilly weather, rain, and plenty of mud. Their grit and perseverance were a testament to the spirit of dedicated runners.

A special shout-out goes to the many young athletes who achieved outstanding results at the 2024 ACS Cross Country Championship:

Our Year 7 Boys & Girls finished in 4th place, our Year 8 and Year 9 Boys managed to score a podium finish in 3rd place and our Year 10 Girls finished in 4th place with only five runners from our team competing! Congratulations to Team Loyola who went on achieve a very well-deserved 4^th place overall. 

A big thank you to Tyler Cumming for delivering the Acknowledgement of Country and to Kai Simpson for his beautiful rendition of the Australian Anthem to kick off the day. A heartfelt special mention also goes to our two ACS Cross Country Captains Justin Lin and Brydie Hutchinson, who consistently encouraged and supported their fellow students throughout the event.

“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.”