Mike Wheatley picked for Australia

Congratulations to our distance coach and cross country team manager Mike Wheatley on being chosen to represent and captain Australia in the 100km World Cup being held at Misari, Korea on 8 October, 2006.

Everyone wishes Mike the best of luck.

It is the second time Mike has represented Australia and it is great to see he has once again been chosen to represent Australia at this elite level. We are also very lucky at Mornington to have someone of Mike's ability helping the next generation of runners to achieve their goals.

Here is a copy of the press release from the Australian Ultra Runners Association:

Australian 100km team for World Cup announced
Australian Ultra Runners Association Inc is pleased to announce the teams to represent Australia at the IAU100km World Cup to be held at Misari, Korea on 8 October, 2006.

The teams are :

Men - Mike Wheatley (Vic, Capt), Darren Benson (NSW), Jonathan Blake (NSW), Magnus Michelsson (Vic) and Robert Ware (Qld)

Women - Siri Terjesen (Qld Capt), Zoe Lawrie (Qld) and Viviene Kartsounis (NSW)

The team members have all satisfied the selectors in connection with meeting the qualifying standard of sub 8 hours for men and sub 9:30 for women. The selectors reserve the right to add further members (to a maximum of six) in the event of there being any outstanding performances between now and end August.

The athletes compete as individuals and the first three to finish count in the teams section.

For further information contact

Ian Cornelius
President, AURA