A new face on the podium picking up Gold in his first time competing at State Champs was former Senator and Federal Sports Minister, Mark Arbib.
The current President of Athletics Australia and Bronte SLSC surf lifesaver won the 2km Beach Run in his age division, after his daughter won the U11 1km Beach Run last weekend.
Mark’s background in surf life saving began as a nipper at Nth Bondi and with his kids now doing nippers at Bronte SLSC, life has come full circle
With many ‘beachies’ also involved in track and field and other competitive and recreational running activities, the cross-pollination between the sports seems natural.
“I’d like to see Surf Life Saving and Athletics organisations work more closely together,” he said.
While patrolling a busy Sydney beach like Bronte keeps the volunteers on their toes, Mark Arbib says it’s the people that make it work.
“It’s a good family club and everyone looks out for each other.”
Wednesday 8 March 2017