Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics

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Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics is oldest sporting club in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1900. [1] [2] Run by volunteers, it caters for athletes and cross country runners of all abilities.

Notable athletes who developed at Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics include Jai Taurima, [3] Bronwyn Thompson, [4] Denise Boyd [5] and Gerrard Gosens.

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  1. "Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics, Brisbane athletics and cross country running club". Archived from the original on 17 June 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. "History of Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics - In the Beginning". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics Member Listing 1980s". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. "Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics Member Listing 1990s". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. "Thompson Estate and Eastern Suburbs Athletics Member Listing 1970s". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

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