Hospitalisation little more than 12 months ago hasn't stopped Tenterfield's Roxanne Bancroft-Stuart from reaching her goals.
In March 2021, Bancroft-Stuart was rushed to Armidale hospital with a blood problem which nearly had took her life.
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Fast forward to July 2022 and, along with Michael Stuart, she completes the Gold Coast marathon.
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The pair ran alongside each other and finished the 42 kilometre event in six hours and eight minutes.
An amazing feat for Bancroft-Stuart who is "70-years-young."
It was held on July 2 and 3 with everything from junior events to the 42 kilometer marathon and wheelchair events.
More than 4000 people finished the marathon with a further 8000 finishing the half marathon event.
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
