Mr  J. BULL (Sunbury) — This past Saturday in Amsterdam, Sunbury was proud to boast a competitor in the International Association of Ultrarunners 100 kilometre world championship. This race was attended by champion runners from all over the world, and I am very proud to say that Sunbury’s contribution was my sister, Kirstin Bull. Kirstin is a dedicated nurse who works at both the Epworth and Northern hospitals and has spent years training and honing her skills in the running world. She trains regularly with Tim Crosbie and the Crosbie crew. She has tackled marathon upon marathon and this year won the famed Great Ocean Road Marathon. This year she chose to take on her biggest challenge yet, the 100 kilometre ultramarathon. As with most things Kirstin undertakes, she does it with great heart, determination and spirit. She spent her long service leave doing high altitude training in Kenya before heading to Amsterdam to meet up with the rest of the Australian team: Brendan Davies, Marita Eisler, Barry Keem, Jodie Oborne, David Overend, Sonia McDermott, Gary Mullins, Nikki Wynd and Andy Heyden. Each and every one of them competed in the gruelling race.

I would like to acknowledge Kirstin, as not only did she smash her personal best time by 47 minutes but set a new Australian record, with a time of 7 hours, 38 minutes and 29 seconds, a record which had stood since 1995. Kirstin, I congratulate you on your outstanding achievement. As your brother I am very proud, and I look forward to having you back home.