WA's fastest man coaches future stars

Broome youngsters and athletics enthusiasts got the opportunity to test themselves against WA's fastest man at a special sprint coaching session at St Mary's on Friday afternoon.

Mangar Makur Chuot, who is the WA 100m and 200m champion, travelled to Broome last week to educate young Broome athletes on sprint technique as part of a WA Athletics visit to the region.

Mr Chuot was accompanied by program co-ordinator for indigenous development Lindsay Bunn, who shared his wisdom and experience with Broome's superstars of the future.

Mr Bunn said the visit's main purpose was to set up a Kimberley centre of excellence for athletics, which has now been formed after meeting with the relevant parties.

A squad of the most-promising athletes for the region will be selected in early 2014, with development sessions to be hosted by Broome Senior High School.

WA Athletics' role will be to support and consult with the centre of excellence to aid the progression of the Kimberley's best young athletes.

Mr Bunn said the athleticism of local youngsters was outstanding.