Moss Vale High school's Charlotte Withers to take part in high-performance Camp

Fresh off breaking a 23-year record in the 14 years javelin event at the Zone Athletics Carnival recently, the Moss Vale High school student has been selected for the Coles Little Athletics National High-Performance Camp at the Gold Coast Performance Centre from October 1-4.

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Her inclusion was based off her third placed javelin finish at the Australian Little Athletics Championships earlier this year.

The camp will help the 14 year-old improve herself on the track, in recovery, preparation, psychology and better understand the journey and process required to assist with her development in the high-performance pathway.

Charlotte said she loved the sport because of the friendships she made and the excitement she felt when she achieved great results.

She previously told the Southern Highland News that javelin wasn't always the discipline of her choice.

"I never actually liked javelin to begin with, but it is now a passion," she said.

"My first coach got me into it because he enjoyed javelin.

"I loved running more than anything because I thought that's what the main athletics was in the Olympics."

Coles Little Athletics Australia CEO Myles Foreman said the camp was designed to help the next generation of athletes get the extra training and mentoring they need to take them to the next level in their chosen event.

"With the support of some of Australia's leading coaches and presenters, our Little Athletes will leave the camp ready to set a new personal best," she said.

Charlotte will have the privilege of being coached by current and former Australian international athletes who will also share their own experiences and their journey from juniors to international representation.

This achievement will put her one step closer towards her dream of competing at the Olympics and winning gold medals for her country.

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