Luke blitzed the field to take out the gold medal at the state track and field championships held at Sydney’s Olympic Park.

He recorded a time of 9.67 seconds in his heat and got stronger as the day progressed, recording a 9.65 seconds in his final.

It was a good result for Luke who was up against competitors with professional coaching while he relied on his natural talent and a few tips from local athletics officials.

It is the fourth time Luke has made it though to the state championships.

“I finished fourth when I was in the under nines age group.

“It is always a thrill to compete in this arena and to come away with a gold medal makes it all the more special.”

Like many of Lithgow’s good young sportspersons, Luke is a real all rounder.

He also represents in soccer with the Wester Mariners and plays basketball for the Western Reds and the Lithgow Lazers making him, and his parents, very busy people.

Luke is the son of Geoff and Michelle Thompson of Lithgow.

Lithgow took away a contingent of eight — Luke, Ellie Kozicki, Dominic Dellabosca, Jessica-Rose Lutschini, Kallan and Kyra Phillips, Luke Thompson and Angus Clewes.

All competed with distinction and were a credit to the local Little Athletics Club.

Lithgow had another two, Ava and Lillie Healey, who qualified, but were not available to compete on that weekend.

Competing against the best in the state, Elli Kozicki finished 16th in the javelin; Dominic Dellabosca finished 19th in the triple jump, 17th in the long jump and 19th in the shot put.

Jessica Rose Lutschini had a busy weekend when she competed in the Lithgow 2015 King of the Mountain race and then backed up in the walk the following day.

Kallan Phillips finished 17th in the long jump, 15th in the shot put and 13th in the 100 metres; sister Kyra finished 13th in the shot put.

Lachlan Thompson finished 12th in the long jump and 15th in the high jumps and Angus Clues was 23rd in the 100 metres.

Again, these results are exceptional when you consider the limited training facilities and coaching they experience compared with the professionalism of their competitors.

“It was one of the biggest teams that the Lithgow Little Athletics Club had taken away to the state championships,” club president Charlie Healey said.

“We were proud of each and every one of the competitors so just to make it through to the state championships is a feat on its own.

“A special congratulations goes to Luke and it will be a memory that he will savour for many years to come.

“A big thanks goes out to all the parents who had ferried their children and others to the various athletics meetings leading up to the championships.

“I know the youngsters appreciate them.”