Representatives of the Ayr Surf Lifesaving Club are returning triumphant following the Life Saving World Championships which took place in the Gold Coast this week.
Chris Wicks, Ross Rickards and Jimmy Hayllor, supported by teammates Ben and Kelly Lawry, took out fifth place in the Masters Men’s Beach Relay in their age category while Kristy Wassmuth came home with a silver in the 200-metre obstacle race.
Chris Wicks, Ross Rickards and Jimmy Hayllor win big at Worlds. Photo supplied
Members of the Ayr Surf Lifesaving Club are celebrating the efforts of their teammates this week as the returning heroes bring home tales of camaraderie, celebration and achievement following two successful bids at the Life Saving World Championships.
Chris Wicks, Ross Rickards and Jimmy Hayllor competed in the 110-129 year (an average of all their ages) category in the Men’s Beach Relay.
The trio came second in Australia and fifth in the world. Another Australian team came in first, followed by Brazil, Argentina, France and then – the boys from the Burdekin.
Local athlete, Kristy Wassmuth also succeeded in her division, bringing home a silver medal in the 200-metre obstacle race.
Teammate, Kellie Lawry said they were all thrilled with the result.
“The event only comes to Australia sometimes and the guys thought they’d give it crack,” she explained.
“It’s been a wonderful experience for everyone – the people we met were really friendly – Jimmy even swapped a pair of his budgies with someone from Argentina, it’s been so much fun.”
More than 5000 people came to the Gold Coast to compete in the Life Saving World Championships with various competitions taking place over the last three weeks.
The group of Burdekin representatives said they enjoyed meeting athletes from different countries and soaking up the camaraderie of the sport.
Kellie Lawry, Jimmy Hayllor, Ross Rickards, Chris Wicks and Ben Lawry at the Life Saving World Championships which took place in the Gold Coast this week. Photo supplied
Kristy Wassmuth came home with a silver in the 200 metre obstacle race. Photo supplied
Branded Budgies for the Burdekin boys. Photo supplied
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