Civic reception for local Olympians

Published on 13 November 2024

Olympic Gold medallist Grace Brown and Bronze medallist Penny Smith will be the guests of honour at a community event in Camperdown next week.

Corangamite Shire Council will welcome the home-grown heroes to the Theatre Royal in Camperdown on Friday 22 November from 5-7 pm.

In 2024, at the Paris Olympics, Camperdown-born cyclist Ms Brown won gold in the individual time trial and Bookaar resident Ms Smith won bronze in the women’s trap shooting.

Mayor Kate Makin said the event would allow the community to celebrate the achievements of the Shire’s 2024 Paris Olympians.

“We are all so proud of our Olympians and congratulate them on the commitment that has driven them to shine so brightly.

“We’ve got a long history of Olympians coming from our Shire and it’s great to see the tradition continues and many others have been invited here tonight.

“They are true inspirations to up-and-coming athletes form all sports here in our communtiy.”

Master of Ceremonies Peter Conheady will conduct a “fireside chat” with Ms Brown and Ms Smith to find out what it takes to succeed on the world stage.

If time permits there will be an opportunity for community members to ask questions.

Light refreshments will be available after the official proceedings.

The event is free but for catering purposes, community members are asked to book here or by calling Council on 5593 7100.