Finalists and Medalists Summary: updated October 2024 Canberra Sprint Coach, October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 The FAST Running squad has made an indelible mark across multiple prestigious competitions, showcasing excellence at both national and international levels. Our athletes have consistently risen to the occasion, demonstrating hard work, dedication, and elite performance. International Success On the international stage, the FAST Running squad has delivered stellar results in high-caliber events such as the Trans Tasman Challenge, World Masters Athletics, International Children’s Games, Oceania Championships, Mini South Pacific Games, and Arafura Games. These events drew fierce competitors from across the globe, but our squad emerged victorious with: 8 Medals in total. 10 Top-Ten Finishers across multiple categories, further highlighting their dominance and global competitiveness. Athletics Australia National Championships Domestically, the squad continued to shine at the prestigious Athletics Australia National Championships. This event brings together Australia’s finest athletes, and FAST Running squad stood tall among them: 13 Medals were secured through tenacious competition. An impressive 33 Top-Ten Placings further cemented our athletes as some of the best in the country. Australian Masters Athletics Championships In the Masters category, FAST Running athletes displayed tremendous skill and experience at the Australian Masters Athletics Championships, racking up: 30 Medals, a remarkable testament to their consistency and elite status. 45 Top-Ten Finishes, demonstrating depth across various disciplines. Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC) Our younger athletes are no less impressive, making waves at the Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC). Competing in a highly competitive environment, the squad brought home: 4 Medals in key events. 14 Top-Ten Placings, setting the stage for a bright future in Australian athletics. Australian All Schools Championships The Australian All Schools Championships, a breeding ground for the nation’s next generation of elite runners, also saw outstanding results from the FAST Running squad: 6 Medals earned through intense competition. A remarkable 48 Top-Ten Finishes, showcasing the squad’s depth and promising talent across various age groups. The Future of FAST Running These achievements reflect the commitment and talent of every athlete, coach, and support staff involved. FAST Running squad has become a powerhouse in the athletics world, consistently delivering world-class performances across various age divisions and events. With more competitions on the horizon, the squad is poised to continue this tradition of excellence, inspiring the next generation of athletes to aim for greatness. Speak with Canberra Sprint Coach, Steve Dodt, for more information on how you can lift your performance and write your own story of success!! Updated Australian and ACT Record tally: October 2024 Alumni FAST Track Finalist Hurdles International Jumps Masters Medalist News Para Performance AdultsCanberraMature TeensProfileResultsSprintingTeensTweensYoung Adults
Community Going green to win gold February 13, 2024 FAST Running has become one of Australia’s first fully sustainable sprint squads. The recent investment in an all electric cargo bike to carry training gear and coaches to the track further strengthens FAST’s commitment of going green to win gold. For sessions requiring more gear or the transport of athletes,… Read More
FAST for Sport Running is a team sport October 22, 2023February 7, 2024 Members of FAST are warming up together as part of a team. For Daisy Nwaobi, playing on a basketball court, she’s familiar with team sports. The warm up drills for sprinting are a little unfamiliar to Daisy. But three sessions down, Daisy is picking up the basics FAST. Daisy’s new… Read More
Alumni Alumna: Rose Zillar Cajetan March 29, 2018October 29, 2023 Rose Cajetan trained with FAST during the 2017-18 season. Rose had previously no experience with Athletics having arrived from her native Papua New Guinea (PNG). In a single season Rose improved 1 second in the 100m with her official Personal Best of 13.92s enough to qualify her for the final… Read More