Record-breaking race win

By Matt Romania

The team from Bacchus Marsh’s KFT Fitness has defied expectations at the recent HYROX race, an event of American origin and globally recognised, recently making its debut in Australia. The KFT team clinched first place out of 76 teams and shattered the Australian record by three minutes. The first-place achievement was no small feat.

HYROX combines running as well as functional workout stations, where participants run 1km, followed by one functional workout station, repeated an exhausting eight times.

Winning team member, Kavalyn Raverty said the hardest part of the race was initially knowing that she had three other members relying on her.
“… to bring my very best game, and I didn’t want to let anyone down,” she told The Moorabool News.

Ms Raverty recollects her teammate Donna’s impressive start and her drive to preserve momentum. From sprinting with unmatched vigour to enduring gruelling workouts, Kavalyn, alongside her teammates Jo, Donna, and Kerri, tapped into every bit of their energy and determination for this victory.

This triumph wasn’t merely about clinching a title; it demonstrated an enduring spirit that transcends age expectations. Ranging from 40 to 62 years, this ensemble from KFT Fitness showcased that age is no obstacle when it comes to chasing goals and breaking records.

Their landmark win has stirred enthusiasm within their gym membership, with many members now eager to take on the challenge in the upcoming year.

As the dust settles on this unexpected win, Ms Raverty reflected on their journey.

“Never in a million years did we expect to win by three minutes and break a record – then to find out, we are number nine in the world and third in our age group, was absolutely amazing.”