In the world of Masters Athletics, experience meets resilience — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recent Australian Masters Athletics Championships, where three familiar faces delivered standout performances against all odds.
John Lamb – Triple Gold, Triple Grit
A long-standing member of FAST Running, John Lamb stormed his way to a clean sweep in his sprint events, taking home gold in the 80m Hurdles (15.60s), 100m (14.16s), and 200m (29.51s). What made these victories even more remarkable was John’s return to form following an abductor strain that sidelined him in the lead-up to the competition. His consistency and technical focus paid off, showing exactly what “Running Excellence” looks like at any age.
David O’Keeffe – From the Bike to the Podium
Squadmate David O’Keeffe faced a similar challenge, nursing his own abductor strain just weeks out from the event. With traditional training off the table, David turned to the hills of Sutton, putting in road bike sessions standing out of the saddle to maintain his conditioning. That determination saw him return to the track with three brave performances:
- 3rd in the 300m Hurdles (56.01s)
- 4th in the 100m Hurdles (22.84s)
- 4th in the 800m (2:28.68)
His ability to adapt and compete through adversity is a testament to his mental and physical discipline — and the never-give-up attitude that runs deep through FAST.
Scott Yates – Fighting Back, On His Own Terms
A close friend of the FAST squad, Scott Yates shared his own emotional comeback story. After suffering from neural fatigue throughout 2024 and a string of reinjuries that ran from October 2024 to March 2025, Scott made the tough decision to step away from squad training at the end of March. With just six weeks to heal and prepare on his own, Scott returned to the national stage — and made it count:
- 5th in the 60m (8.32s)
- 5th in the 100m (13.59s)
- 6th in the 200m (27.50s)
This Is FAST
This trio’s story captures what FAST Running is all about: not just speed, but resilience, support, and the will to keep going even when things seem impossible. Whether coming back from injury, reinventing training methods, or going it alone to find a way forward — John, David, and Scott have shown that Running Excellence is as much about mindset as it is about medals.
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