THUMBS UP: Jake Mirabito, 15, will represent Australia after winning the under-81kg cadets and open sections of a national competition.
YMCA Judo Club members returned some outstanding results from the Judo Federation of Australia national competition held at Mt Gravatt last month. Jake Mirabito bettered his 2009 performance with a gold in the under-81kg cadets before backing up to add another goldmedal to his trophy cabinet in the open event.
The performance earned the 15-year-old a place on the national team and in the Australian Institute of Sport squad. Meanwhile, teammates Wade Salmon and Aska Connell performed strongly in their respective tilts, with Connell earning particular praise from coach Maurie Mirabito in his maiden appearance in state colours.
Source: sports extra with Matt Johnston >> johnstonmat@qst.newsltd.com.au
