Vics Fly the Flag at National and State Champs September 9 and 10 was a huge weekend for orienteering Australia-wide, with State Champs in NSW and SA, and Australian MTBO Champs in Queensland; here at home, our Vic Series was decided. Many orienteers were also rogaining at Kooyoora. Our mountain bike riders put on a show, none more so than Maya Bennette, competing in W21 in Sprint, Middle Distance and Long Distance races. Maya won the Sprint, beating some highly experienced and credentialled riders, to take her first Australian Championship – an absolutely outstanding achievement! Joining Maya on the podium were: Mass Start First – Lucas Kent, Peter Cusworth Second – Jim Russell, Kathy Liley Third – Ricky Thackray, Gavin Bennette, Leigh Privett Sprint Distance First – Lucas Kent, Maya Bennette Second – Peter Cusworth, Kathy Liley Third – Jim Russell Middle Distance First – Lucas Kent, Peter Cusworth Second – Ricky Thackray, Maya Bennette, Kathy Liley Third – Gavin Bennette Long Distance First – Jim Russell Second – Ricky Thackray, Gavin Bennette, Peter Cusworth, Heather Leslie, Kathy Liley Third – Leigh Privett, Maya Bennette, Carolyn Jackson At the NSW Middle Distance and Long Distance Champs, our winners and placegetters were: Middle Distance First – Sue Key Second – Nicholas Mousley, Simon Rouse Long Distance First – Simon Rouse, Sue Key Second – Nicholas Mousley Share this