Elers Dominates Golden Shears Semis

In the Senior Woolhandling Semi-Finals of the Golden Shears 2026 competition, Lucy Elers emerged as the top performer, securing her place in the final round with a total score of 101.58 points. Elers demonstrated exceptional skill, completing her handling of four fleeces in just 1 minute and 7.9 seconds, earning her the lowest time points of 13.58 among the competitors. Amy Bell followed closely behind in second place, with a total score of 124.24 points. Despite having the best time of 1:01.2 and the lowest time points of 12.24, Bell's overall points were affected by her board and fleece points, which were significantly higher than Elers'. Shyla Gordon claimed the third spot with a total of 127.80 points. Gordon's time of 1:26.8 was one of the slower ones, which contributed to her higher total points. The competition between the top performers was particularly notable in the fleece points category, where Amy Bell led with 40 points, closely followed by Lucy Elers with 32 points. The competition also saw a wide range of scores across different categories, indicating a challenging semi-final round. Tre Ratana-Sciascia and Kelly Barrett rounded out the top five, with total scores of 134.52 and 137.22 points, respectively. Their performances underscore the competitive nature of the event, with only minor differences in total points separating the contestants. As the Golden Shears 2026 moves into its final stages, the results of this semi-final highlight the extraordinary talent and precision required in woolhandling, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the competition.

Top 4 competitors have qualified for the next round.