Sport
4 January, 2024
Peter takes Biggs win in Masters 120
Bonbeach’s Peter Biggs was the winner of the 120 m Masters final, taking his second victory in the event. Starting in lane five, Biggs held out the backmarkers long enough to take victory with a 13.388, with Leigh Phelan finishing in second with...
Bonbeach’s Peter Biggs was the winner of the 120 m Masters final, taking his second victory in the event.
Starting in lane five, Biggs held out the backmarkers long enough to take victory with a 13.388, with Leigh Phelan finishing in second with a time of 13.422, while Matthew Eddy was in third with a 13.425.
Biggs knew he had to simplify his approach, given he knew the backmarkers would provide a significant challenge towards the back end of the race.
“I feel delighted. It was a high-quality field — I knew the three backmarkers were super quick, and I knew they were going to run hard, so the best thing I could do was relax over the last 40 metres so I could hold my form,” he said.
Biggs is different to many other runners now in that he is now self-trained, but also runs with his beloved partner and dog.
“I’m self-trained, so I train with my dog Adelaide and my beautiful partner Lucy. They’re my big two, and I can only also thank Peter Gross, who is my old coach, a very good friend who looks after me in terms of getting tips, where I can improve and is also a big help,” he said.
Biggs says the start is always the most important factor of a sprint race, while also saying that controlling his lane is also crucial.
“It’s incredibly important to get a good start — luckily enough, I think that’s the best part of my race, but in big races, it’s incredibly hard to do,” he said.
“The focus needs to be on myself and my own race, so I always think of tunnel vision to myself, only controlling my lane, and blocking everything else out around me.”
All in all though, Biggs is incredibly appreciative of being able to get the job done in Maryborough.
“It’s a pleasure to come up to Maryborough. I’m lucky enough to win this race twice now, and I’m absolutely thrilled,” he said.
“It’s a big race, I always seem to run well here, I like the track, I love the atmosphere, and I’m very appreciative of everyone that puts it on.”