The future of FAST Running is in incredible hands. This November, 16 of our youngest athletes will represent the ACT at the School Sport Australia Track & Field Championships, showcasing not just their talent, but their teamwork, courage, and love for the sport.
Our FAST Kids selected for Nationals
- Sam Ainsworth – Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- Phoenix Collins – 100 m
- Freya Marshall – 100 m, 200 m
- Tindra Helgstedt – Discus, Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- Isabelle Jeffs – 200 m
- Anastasia Peters – Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- Nelum Ganesalingham – 100 m
- Bethany Wilson – 100 m
- Matilda Hoolihan – High Jump
- Milla Golack – Long Jump
- Thivain Hasvin Ariyadasa – Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- Estrid Helgstedt – Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- Lucinda Christian – Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- George Loader – 100 m, 200 m, Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
- Oliver Cooper – Long Jump
- Anastasia Peters – Combined Event (100 m, Long Jump, Shot Put, 800 m)
A Culture of Coaching Collaboration
This year’s ACT Team is one of the largest and most diverse in recent memory, and we’re proud that FAST coaches have played a role in shaping so many of these young athletes’ journeys.
From their first clinic sessions to school carnivals and squad training, the FAST Kids coaching team has focused on more than just performance — they’ve built confidence, coordination, and community.
“When we invest in kids, we invest in the future of our sport.
A learning culture is a supportive one. A high-performance culture is a safe one.”
At FAST, we lean in when others might say “not yet.” We believe every child deserves a place to learn, laugh, and grow — whether they’re taking their first sprint steps or wearing the ACT colours for the first time.
Building a Foundation for the Future
Behind every name on this list is a story of persistence, encouragement, and teamwork. From developing running technique and event skills to learning how to handle competition day nerves, these athletes represent everything FAST stands for — Running Excellence, Building Champions.
We also celebrate our dedicated coaches, who continue to make an enormous impact across Canberra — creating pathways, fostering confidence, and turning potential into performance.
Congratulations to all our young athletes and their families — your hard work and spirit embody what makes FAST Kids so special. 💛💙
See you in November, Team ACT!
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