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The Boulia Shire has it’s very own up and coming sports star, Chloe Girdler, who was recently recognised as Junior Sportsperson of the Year at the outback town’s Australia Day celebrations. Girlder 12, who attends the Colombia Catholic College in Charters Towers, won age champion in Freestyle 200m swimming and was selected for the interhouse cross country team for athletics in 2018. The natural all-rounder even broke the 12 year-old girls javelin record last year after throwing a javelin for the first time in her life. READ MORE: Sarah Harvey wins Cloncurry citizen of the year North Queensland Sportscast Awards recognised the youngster at their annual event even though she didn’t bring any awards home, but there’s still time. This talented young woman moved from Mount Isa to Boulia with her family two years ago. Chloe’s mother Megan Girdler said her daughter has always loved sports especially swimming. “She’s a natural, an all-rounder and we are proud of her achievements,” Mrs Girdler said.
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January 31 2019 - 11:00AM
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Chloe Girdler is a talented all-rounder at sports and was recognised for her achievements on Australia Day in Boulia.
The Boulia Shire has it’s very own up and coming sports star, Chloe Girdler, who was recently recognised as Junior Sportsperson of the Year at the outback town’s Australia Day celebrations.
Girlder 12, who attends the Colombia Catholic College in Charters Towers, won age champion in Freestyle 200m swimming and was selected for the interhouse cross country team for athletics in 2018.
The natural all-rounder even broke the 12 year-old girls javelin record last year after throwing a javelin for the first time in her life.
North Queensland Sportscast Awards recognised the youngster at their annual event even though she didn’t bring any awards home, but there’s still time.
This talented young woman moved from Mount Isa to Boulia with her family two years ago.
Chloe’s mother Megan Girdler said her daughter has always loved sports especially swimming.
“She’s a natural, an all-rounder and we are proud of her achievements,” Mrs Girdler said.
Chloe Girdler with her javelin.