Central Coast Sport

Coast kayakers chasing World Cup spots

The Paddle Australia Grand Prix will be held at Penrith across the weekend, with numerous Central Coast athletes in action.

Two-time Olympian Riley Fitzsimmons will race in the K-Two 500-metres tomorrow morning.

He’ll go head to head in that event against Avoca clubmate Fletcher Armstrong.

World Championship medallist Ella Beere will also compete, along with surf lifesaving star Jemma Smith.

All four will be aiming to make the Australian team for the World Cup season.

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Steve Allan

Steve has been a casual sports journalist with NBN Central Coast since 2007. In his role with the National Rugby League; Steve has worked at every Grand Final since 1999, including hosting the post match presentation for channel nine from 2003 to 2010. He is also the host of a radio sports show, and has been named Best Sports Presenter Provincial at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards on six occasions. When he's not reporting on sport, he's an active participant - winning numerous Australian surf lifesaving medals at open and masters level.

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