1,800 athletes complete Alice Springs Masters Games despite destructive storms
About 1,800 competitors completed the Alice Springs Masters Games 40th anniversary despite severe storms that brought hail, fallen trees and blackouts affecting 9,000 properties. Monday's destructive weather forced cancellation of Tuesday's golf competition and moved Wednesday's street party indoors. Athletes and residents cleared debris and rescheduled events, with veteran swimmer Margaret Roberts, 88, praising the community's determination to continue.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 23:05 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC
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