Little River Primary's Mason Luczo qualifies for national cross country
When Mason Luczo was little his parents were told he might never walk, but this plucky ten-year-old is now blazing his own trail as a cross country champion.
The Little River primary school student – who has cerebral palsy – is headed to the national cross country championships for the 9/10 multi-class on the Gold Coast, after coming second at the state level.
'I just tried my best,' the humble grade four student said.
'I've not met a child that's as determined as him. He sees something and works really hard to get there,' mother Steph Luczo said.
Mason has an older brother and a twin, all three boys take part in a variety of sports including cricket and basketball.
'He's very competitive with his brothers,' Ms Luczo said.
Principal Gavin Nelson said the school was proud of Mason's achievements. 'He's really good at sport. His disability hasn't stopped him do anything,' Mr Nelson said.
Mason will take part in a 2km individual race and relay at the nationals in September.
His family will be cheering on their 'little superstar' from the sidelines, Mason says he hopes it spurs him and the Victorian team to victory.
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