The last decade was an incredible one for the world of obstacle course racing.
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The sport became more and more mainstream, with millions taking part and endurance events were contested all over the world.
Mel Currey was one of the many who was part of that growth and is hopeful more and more will take on the challenge of bettering themselves.
Currey was speaking after accepting the Dubbo Sportsperson of the Year award at the Australia Day ceremony at Victoria Park on Sunday, having gone from someone who knew nothing about the sport 10 years ago to one of the country's best.
"I think when they initially came out people questioned running continuously for 24 hours and jumping over things but now that 24 hours doesn't seem like an insurmountable goal," she said.
"As more and more people hear about it and do it other people start to think they could have a go at it.
"So the boundaries keep getting push ed and more people are getting involved and it's becoming more normal than extraordinary."
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While Currey has been taking part in endurance events for more than five years now, 2019 was a real highlight.
She travelled all over the world again, the Spartan World Championship in Sweden was one highlight, while she also contested the obstacle course racing world titles in outer Sydney.
"I really enjoyed competing in the world championships on home soil in Lower Portland and I think being able to represent your country in your country is something amazing," she said, before speaking about competing overseas.
"It's great to be able to go to another country and meet people from all over the world and make friendships that last forever."
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
