The 2025 Oceania Masters Athletics Championships took centre stage in Brisbane from September 6–10, drawing athletes from across the region to the State Athletics Facility at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC). Hosted by Queensland Masters Athletics in partnership with Oceania Masters Athletics (OMA), the event showcased the best of masters competition — with athletes aged 30 and above competing across a full range of track and field events.
This year marked a historic milestone: for the first time, para-athlete categories were incorporated into an international masters championship. The inclusion was celebrated widely across the athletics community, reflecting the values of inclusivity and opportunity that are core to both OMA and FAST Running.
Among the standout performances was our very own John Lamb and his teammates Allan Mayfield, Peter Fuller, and David Elwood, who rewrote the record books in the M75 4x800m relay. The quartet shaved an incredible 39 seconds off the previous mark, setting a new World Record with a time of 11:48.83. John also went on to claim championship records in both the 300m hurdles and the 60m sprint, underlining his consistency and competitive spirit on the big stage.
The Oceania Masters Championships aren’t just about medals — they represent resilience, longevity, and the passion to keep testing limits regardless of age. Athletes from across Oceania came together to celebrate the sport they love, proving once again that performance, friendship, and community extend well beyond the open-age ranks.
For FAST Running, these results are a reminder of what drives our squad at every level. Whether juniors, open athletes, or masters, we all share a commitment to excellence, a love of competition, and the joy of being part of the athletics community. Congratulations to John and his teammates on their remarkable achievements in Brisbane — a true reflection of running excellence at every age.
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