David Keating OAM (ASOPA 1961-62) has been elected to the prominent office of chairman of Queensland Athletics, capping an outstanding career as an athlete and in athletics administration. The organisation David chairs started as the Queensland Amateur Athletic Association way back in 1894 and in addition to its development role, its job is to ensure Queensland is well represented at Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Bill Welbourne (ASOPA 1962-63), a distinguished athlete himself, congratulated David, adding: ¨I always tried to avoid the administration, so good luck.”

Bill himself is now back in training. He ran a record in the 300 metres hurdles at the Pan Pacific Masters 18 months ago and is thinking of one last hurrah at the World Masters in Sydney next year. “But age is catching up,” says Bill, “and I sustained a bruised heel last weekend at the Nathan track. I’m limping, so it will put me out for the rest of the season. Oh well, it’s back to golf!”