Summer Series: 8 February 2025

FAST Running Battles Strong Headwinds at Capital Athletics Summer Series

The latest Capital Athletics Summer Series at Woden Park saw FAST Running athletes put in strong performances despite challenging conditions, with headwinds making sprint times even more impressive. From sprints and hurdles to middle-distance, jumps, and throws, FAST Running was well represented across multiple events.

Sprint Resilience in Tough Conditions 💨

💥 100m (Headwinds up to -3.2 m/s)

• ⚡ Daniel Nwaobi (U16) – 11.66s (-2.6) 🥈
• ⚡ Mathias Lill (U16) – 12.06s (-1.4) 🥈
• ⚡ Siena Towndrow (U18) – 13.16s (-1.4)
• ⚡ Olivia Jose (U14) – 13.30s (-1.4)
• ⚡ Rose Zillar Cajetan (Open) – 13.61s (-1.4)
• ⚡ Tearia Teaiwa Mortimer (U16) – 13.74s (-1.4)
• ⚡ Tom Madigan (U15) – 13.13s (-3.2) 🥈

💥 200m

• ⚡ Siena Towndrow (U18) – 27.30s (-1.2) 🥇
• ⚡ Rose Zillar Cajetan (Open) – 28.62s (-0.4) 🥇

🔥 1500m

• 🥇 Chloe Prstec (U14) – 5:06.37

🔥 Triple Jump

• 🥇 Brooklyn Montana (U16) – 10.60m (-1.8) (Final Jump)

🔥 300m Hurdles

• 🥇 David O’Keefe (Masters) – 57.61s

🔥 Shot Put (3kg, U17 Women)

• 🎖 Tearia Teaiwa Mortimer (U16) – 8.37m (4th place)

Strength in Every Condition 💪

Battling through tough winds and strong competition, FAST Running athletes showed resilience, power, and technical skill across all disciplines. Every event was an opportunity to adapt, push limits, and refine race execution—key aspects of running excellence.

With the Capital Athletics Championships approaching, these performances show that FAST Running athletes are primed for bigger results in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for more!

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