Silva Medal

The Silva Medal is awarded to the Australian orienteer who best performs relative to their class in specified events.

After 3 events Louise Fairfax AL T W75 (Pictured) is leading in the race for the Silva Medal on a countback of average winning margins. Congratulations Louise. 6 orienteers have gained the maximum 12 points. And the top 20 point scorers to date include 8 Tasmanians three of them also with 12 points!!

For more information see HERE

Australian MTBO Team

Following the selection trials at Yakandandah and Chiltern in Victoria over the weekend of 15-16 April, the following athletes will be representing Australia with Tasmanian Will Whittington making the cut. Congratulations Will!

Maya Bennette (VIC)
Will Whittington (TAS)
Ricky Thackray (WA)

The team will be racing in Sweden, a country renowned for its technical terrain, extensive trail networks, and strong orienteering heritage. The Championships will provide a challenging and exciting test against the world’s best MTBO athletes.