At her first Australian All Schools Championships, Aman Nihal didn’t just compete — she rewrote history.
With a throw of 24.53 m in the U18 Women’s Hammer Throw, Aman broke the Ginninderra Athletics Club record, surpassing the long-standing mark of 23.66 m set during the 2001–02 season.
More than two decades later, the record belongs to Aman.
A Remarkable First Year in the Event
What makes the achievement even more impressive is how recently Aman began her hammer journey.
Her first ever hammer throw came at Summer Series in September 2025.
From that moment, progress came fast — but not without challenge.
As the All Schools Championships approached, Aman faced limited access to traditional group training environments. Rather than allow frustration to stall her preparation, she chose ownership.
Athlete First, Always
With the support of the FAST squad behind her, Aman:
- Self-invested in her own throwing shoes and hammer
- Attended dedicated throwing sessions at Dickson and Cook
- Continued technical drills at the AIS, even when separated from teammates
- Remained fully engaged with the squad culture and preparation
This wasn’t just commitment — it was maturity.
FAST’s role wasn’t about forcing a single pathway, but about ensuring Aman had permission, support, and belief to do what was best for her as an athlete.
That’s the essence of an Athlete First approach.
High Performance, Every Discipline
FAST Running is known for speed — but FAST Performance is built on high-performance principles that apply across every discipline, from sprints and jumps to throws and beyond.
Aman’s success is a clear example of that philosophy in action:
- Individualised preparation
- Technical skill acquisition
- Mental resilience
- Squad-wide support regardless of event
Performance excellence isn’t limited by discipline — it’s driven by environment.
More Than a Record
Aman is more than a thrower.
A talented social media creator and a much-loved presence within the squad, she brings energy, creativity, and connection to FAST — qualities that matter just as much as metres and medals.
Her record throw at All Schools reflects not only athletic growth, but personal growth.
What Comes Next
The focus now turns to Australian Junior Championships in April 2026, with Aman targeting qualification in both the Shot Put and Hammer Throw.
The pathway runs through the ACT Championships in February 2026 — and with the foundation she’s built, Aman will arrive prepared, confident, and ready to challenge herself again.
Records are meant to be broken.
But what matters more is how they’re broken — with ownership, support, and belief.
Aman Nihal did it the FAST way.
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