Barwon Heads golden girl named inaugural Geelong Medal recipient

City celebrates dual gold medallist

This week Geelong honoured one of its true champions. Legendary mogul skier and two-time Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony received the inaugural Geelong Medal at a ceremony Wurriki Nyal on Tuesday, surrounded by family, friends, supporters and members of the next generation of budding Geelong athletes. The new civic award, which the City has established to recognise and celebrate achievements of excellence, was awarded to Anthony following …

Barwon Heads golden girl named inaugural Geelong Medal recipient

JAKARA Anthony has become the first recipient of the Geelong Medal, a new honour recognising elite sporting achievement across the region. The Barwon Heads freestyle skier was presented with the inaugural award by mayor Stretch Kontelj on Tuesday, just months after making history in February as the first Australian to win multiple Winter Olympic gold medals. Despite her coastal upbringing, Anthony said winter sport had always had her heart. “I w…