Leonora hive of activity once again as Golden Gift takes over Goldfields town

The northern Goldfields town of Leonora was once again a hive of activity on the WA Day long weekend as the annual Golden Gift athletics and community festival took over the town.

The two-day carnival for all age ranges peaked on Sunday afternoon with the men’s and women’s elite mile races, with Olympian Peter Bol the headline runner in the men’s event.

The total prize pool this year was $65,000.

Other running events on the town’s main street on Sunday included 120m, 600m and mile events for all ages.

Saturday saw the popular work boot sprint, as well as children’s activities, a fireworks display and performances from bands — this year Coterie and Renegade were the featured acts.

A bowls tournament took place during the weekend, and the Leonora Art Prize was opened.

The Golden Gift usually takes place in conjunction with the annual Goldfields Cyclassic, however this event was cancelled this year.

Full coverage in the Kalgoorlie Miner this week.