HE already ranks as the most successful athlete in the history of the Oz Day 10k wheelchair race, but come Friday Kurt Fearnley will look to further add to his impressive record in the January 26 event.
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Having made his debut in the annual event as a 14-year-old in 1999, Fearnley has relished the chance to test himself around the Sydney course.
Last year when he clocked a 19 minutes, 36 seconds effort – a record for the event – he notched up win number 11 and became the event’s most successful athlete.
The Carcoar native will start as favourite again on Friday, but CEO of Wheelchair Sports NSW Jim O’Brien, feels this year’s competition from both Australians like Jake Lappin and overseas competitors will be stiff.
“Coming into our 29th year, we’re the first internationally ranking race of the year with our local athletes looking to build momentum before the Commonwealth Games,” he said.
The race will start at 9am.
