Gerringong SLSC’s ‘local legend’, 14 year old Miller Siasat, has backed up winning gold for the beach sprint and beach flag events at the Country and State Surf Life Saving championships this year by winning the double again at last weekend’s junior events at the Australian Championships.

Coming out on top for his age group in the 70 metre beach sprint and 15 metre beach flag events at The Aussies – the largest competition of its kind bringing in members from all 315 Surf Life Saving Clubs - has definitely cemented his legend status. 

He has placed first in both events at the Country Championships since first competing in the under 8s – and at the State championships since he first won the under 10s.

“I was stoked to win two gold medals in such a big competition. Sport has been pretty incredible in my lifestyle and has taken my family and me to such amazing places. I love the support I received from my club and all my family and friends,” says Miller, currently on holidays in Bali.

His Dad, Fred, says Miller is a ‘humble fella’ who is grateful to everyone who has helped him in his journey.

“To hear your son’s name on the national stage, knowing he has put everything into it is something special,” Fred says.

Miller’s Club of five years is ecstatic for his success and thanks his family for their massive effort in travelling to Perth to take part in the event.

“For a small Club like Gerringong, it’s a huge achievement to have a competitor at The Aussies and take out double gold. We’re all immensely proud for Miller,” president of the Gerringong Surf Club Gary George says.

“He is a real role model for the young nippers. They all look up to him and he provides that inspiration for them to do better.”

Miller is a sports fanatic who has also seen success in the rugby union arena, representing the Illawarra at the State Championships and subsequently being selected in the NSW Country Squad last year.

He was also selected to play in the age group above him in the Rugby 7s Illawarriors team.

Having dominated on the sand, he is turning his focus to rugby. Perhaps a future Wallaby in the making?

Miller was not the only success for Gerringong Surf Club from The Aussies, with the Werri Men boat crew coming home with a silver. 

“The team have continued the amazing run of performances for Gerringong with a second against a very experienced field in the 260 Masters division,” Gary says.

The Werri Men are legends too

“The silver medal adds to their third at NSW State, in what has been a memorable year for the Werri Men.

“A fantastic effort from the lads, and another amazing achievement in their hall of fame careers.”