Northam girl Sienna Barr has won a training session with former Olympic medallist John Steffensen, for her and 15 friends from Little Athletics.
The seven-year-old entered the Little Jetstars competition earlier in the year and said she was excited to meet the athlete this Friday at the Northam Recreation Centre.
“He is really famous and he has won lots of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals,” she said.
“I want to try and be an Olympian like him.”
Steffensen is really excited to be involved in the Little Jetstars program and to get back to his grass roots where it all began.
“Little Athletics holds very fond memories for me and is such a great start for any kid who loves sport,” he said.
“I had a lot of fun in my Little Athletics days at Camboon Little Athletics Club and it was a great excuse to stay healthy and get involved in the community from a young age.
“I’m really excited to be part of the Little Jetstars program and can’t wait to have a run around with the kids.”
Jetstar Australia chief commercial officer Catriona Larritt said she was ecstatic to see the Little Jetstars competition going from strength to strength. “We are delighted to be helping little athletes reach for the stars,” she said.
