Alumna: Natasha Martin Canberra Sprint Coach, March 14, 1997February 8, 2024 Natasha trained with FAST until the end of the 1996-97 season. At the Australian Junior Track & Field Championships of that year, Natasha became FAST’s first Australian Medalist, finishing in third (bronze) behind Rebecca Murphy and Sonia Britto. Natasha’s personal best of 11.9s for the 100m remains the squad’s fastest time by a Woman. Natasha ran 12.06s in the Open 100m at the 1997 Arafura Games, winning a bronze medal behind Nova Peris (Australia) and Hoang Thi Lan Anh (Vietnam). Natasha won the Gold medal in the Open Women 4x100m at the same Championship. Natasha holds the Northern Territory Athletics record along with teammate Nova Peris in the Women’s 4x100m Relay, also set at Nationals in 1997. The squad was excited to invite Natasha (Tash) back into the group in 2018 as a Masters Athlete after she had spent a number of years away from the sport, successfully running her own business. Alumni FAST & Active Finalist Masters Medalist Performance FAST FemalesInternational AthleticsNT Athletics
FAST Track 2017 Australian Masters Athletics Championships June 12, 2017February 7, 2024 The Australian Masters Athletics Championships were held in Darwin from 9 to 12 June 2017. FAST was represented by Sue Bourke. Sue won two medals a silver (4x100m) and a bronze (400m). She also placed top four in the Country in the 60m, 100m and 200m. Read More
Alumni Alumna: Lauren Robards December 18, 2014October 28, 2023 Lauren Robards trained with FAST until the end of 2014. Lauren was a multi event talented athlete who excelled in most events. Lauren represented the ACT at 4 National Championships (more if you count Cross Country) and had a best placing of 4th in the Multi Event in 2011. Lauren… Read More
FAST Track 2017 Australian Little Athletics Championships April 23, 2017November 1, 2023 The Australian Little Athletics Championships were held in Sydney from 22 to 23 April 2017. FAST was represented by both ACT Team Captains, Bec Guest and Austin Tetteh. Austin made the final in the 200m and the 400m, whilst Bec finished 13th in both of her events. Read More