FAST Running’s Speed Translates to Jumping Success at Capital Athletics Championships

The FAST Running squad continued to showcase its commitment to running excellence at the recent Capital Athletics Underage Championships, where the squad’s sprinters demonstrated their ability to convert raw speed into medal-winning performances in the horizontal jumps.

Under the expert coaching of Steve Dodt, FAST Running’s philosophy is built on explosive acceleration, powerful sprint mechanics, and technical precision—critical components for both sprinting and jumping success. This crossover was on full display as several athletes turned their sprinting prowess into standout results in the long jump, triple jump, and high jump.

Medalists in the Horizontal and High Jumps

• Lucy Porter (U9, Ginninderra) – 🥉 Long Jump (3.09m)
• Thivain Hasvi Ariyadasa (U11, Ginninderra) – 🥉 Triple Jump (7.96m), 🥈 High Jump (1.20m)
• Freya Marshall (U12, Gungahlin Lac) – 🥉 Long Jump (3.85m)
• Don Seth Her Samarakoon (U14, Ginninderra) – 🥉 Long Jump (4.17m)
• Nique Du Plessis (U14, Woden Thunder) – 🥉 Triple Jump (8.77m)
• Ivana-Rose Lawson (U15, Ginninderra) – 🥉 Triple Jump (8.86m)
• Thomas Madigan (U16, Woden Thunder) – 🥉 Long Jump (4.32m)
• Brooklyn Montana (U17, Ginninderra) – 🥈 Triple Jump (11.18m)

These results underscore the effectiveness of FAST Running’s high-performance coaching approach. By focusing on speed development, reaction time, and force application, the squad ensures that its athletes are not only competitive on the track but also in the field events.

The transition from sprinting to jumping is a natural one, as both disciplines demand explosive strength, rhythm, and precision. Athletes like Brooklyn Montana and Thivain Hasvi Ariyadasa exemplified this by translating their sprinting capabilities into dynamic jumping performances, securing podium finishes in their respective age groups.

With each competition, FAST Running continues to prove that speed is the foundation of athletic excellence, whether it’s crossing the finish line first or soaring through the air in the jumps. Under the leadership of Steve Dodt, the squad remains committed to pushing boundaries, refining technique, and achieving new personal bests across all events.

Congratulations to all our medalists—your dedication and hard work are what define FAST Running!