ALL roads lead to Malta for Bacchus Marsh cross-country runner Courtney Scott.
Five months after telling the Weekly she desperately wanted to compete internationally,
her dream is coming true.
Courtney, 16, left last Wednesday to compete in the World All Schools Cross Country Championships in Malta, beginning today.
She was joined by her family and fellow 16-year-old cross-country runner Jack Davies.
The Rod Griffin-coached runners were named in the Australian team, made up of six boys and six girls, after qualifying at nationals last August.
They’ll compete in individual and team events.
“I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know who I’m competing against,” Courtney says. “I’ll just try to do my best.”
Griffin says preparing the teenagers for a cross-country race during track season had its challenges.
“Both had to miss national track championships so they could concentrate on cross-country. I think it’s a great stepping stone for them.
“It’s a great way for them to be exposed to international competition at a young age.
“They’re both pretty excited.”
