BERNIE ENDS JINX

TOMIC INTO SECOND ROUND: P43

THE gruelling Coolangatta Gold was the race that reignited Courtney Hancock’s career and she will use the event again to launch a winning run through the surf lifesaving season.

The Gold Coast ironwoman goes into the 41.8km torture test on Sunday as defending champion and one of the favourites.

EMMA GREENWOOD REPORTS, P43