Deloraine man Daniel Gurr was crowned Australian rookie champion at the STIHL Timbersports national final.
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The event was held in Melbourne between October 6 and 8, and featured five Tasmanians competing in the rookie category.
The 20-year old won the event after finishing fourth in last year’s event.
This year his win was highlighted by coming first in the stock saw event, after he finished with a time of 12.70 seconds.
Gurr's victory means he will compete in the 2018 Stihl Timbersports World Championships.
"It's good to get a chance to go away and compete for my country," he said.
"I'm pretty confident, but I've got a bit of work to do on my single buck."
Stefan Boscia
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
