	{"id":12789,"date":"2025-02-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=12789"},"modified":"2025-02-26T15:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T04:28:04","slug":"nationals-campaign-well-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/sport\/nationals-campaign-well-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Nationals campaign well on track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Young Limestone Coast cyclist Molly Opperman has achieved an impressive second place overall in the Australian Junior Track Series (AJTS) after a strong performance across three rounds in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>Competing in the highly competitive Under 15 division, which drew riders from across the country, Molly showcased her consistency and determination throughout the series. T<\/p>\n<p>he final round, held in Sydney at the end of February, coincided with the National Under 15\/17 Omnium, where she placed seventh.<\/p>\n<p>Her strong results ensured she retained enough points to secure second place in the overall standings.<\/p>\n<p>With Nationals in Brisbane approaching in late March, Molly\u2019s training continues over the next month as she prepares to take on the country\u2019s best once again.<\/p>\n<p>She extends her gratitude to her coaches\u2014her father Matthew Opperman, Rob Mann, the Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy, and JKT Coaching\u2014for their ongoing support and guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young Limestone Coast cyclist Molly Opperman has achieved an impressive second place overall in the Australian Junior Track Series (AJTS) after a strong performance across three rounds in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. 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