Rivah McDonald captured four gold medals as he was among nine Gunnedah athletes competing at the NSW Little Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre.

Rivah’s times were 10.36 seconds in the 70m, 14.24 seconds in the 100m and 30.36 seconds in the 200m, and he leapt 4.2 metres in the long jump.

There was a photo finish in the 70m final which came down to Rivah’s chest throw which he executed perfectly, before his dominance in the 100m final prompted commentators to mention his “impeccable running style and performance”.

Rivah was in fourth place at the halfway point of the 200m final before powering past the three athletes in front of him, and in the long jump his distance was 16cm greater than the runner-up.

We are all super proud of how he handled himself and he thoroughly deserves his outstanding results.  To be crowned State Champion in 4/4 events(70m, 100m, 200m and Long Jump) over the weekend is amazing.