The Stawell Gift, one of Australia’s oldest footraces, will again light up Central Park this Easter long weekend, thanks to a new agreement between the Andrews Labor Government, Northern Grampians Shire Council and the Stawell Athletic Club. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula today announced that the three parties have signed a…
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Equality for Stawell Gift Prize Money
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The Stawell Gift the prestigious 120m handicap – Australia’s oldest and richest short distance running event – offers male athletes a $60,000 prize purse, and a $40,000 lump sum for the winner. Before 2015, the women’s event attracted a pool of $6000, but this year marks parity. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John…