The FAST Running squad opened the 2026 calendar year with a solid hit-out at the second Capital Athletics Summer Series meet of the season, held on 16 January 2026.
Summer Series meets play an important role in athlete development. They provide regular racing opportunities in a relaxed but competitive environment, allowing athletes to test fitness, rehearse race execution, and build confidence without the pressure of championship competition.
Across sprints, hurdles, and field events, FAST athletes gained valuable race exposure and early-season feedback as preparations continue toward the ACT Championships and the broader summer campaign.
Bree Madigan Wong – Sprints & Hurdles
Bree contested both sprint and hurdle events across the evening. In the Mixed 100m, she ran 14.12s, and later claimed victory in the Girls Under 14 80m Hurdles, stopping the clock at 13.72s into a strong headwind (-3.0).
The race provided important rhythm and technical reinforcement early in the season as Bree continues to balance sprint speed with hurdle development.
Chris Valzano – 200m & 400m
Chris enjoyed a productive night over the longer sprints. In the Mixed 200m, he recorded 26.56s, improving on his seed time, before backing up in the Mixed 400m with a run of 58.53s.
The double provided valuable exposure to race rhythm and fatigue management as Chris continues to build consistency across the one-lap event.
Ellie B – 400m
Ellie competed in the Mixed 400m, running 1:04.84. The race offered an early-season benchmark as she continues to build form and race sharpness ahead of upcoming championship competition.
Blake Smith – Sprints & High Jump
Blake competed across multiple disciplines, gaining valuable competition experience. He ran 16.67s in the Mixed 100m, 36.09s in the Mixed 200m, and 1:21.29 in the Mixed 400m. Blake also contested the Boys Under 14 High Jump, clearing 1.10m.
The wide range of events reflects a development-focused approach, using competition as a learning tool across speed, endurance, and coordination.
Building Through the Summer Series
The Summer Series meets provide a critical foundation for the season ahead, allowing athletes to race regularly, experiment with execution, and develop confidence under competition conditions.
For FAST Running athletes, the focus remains on steady progression, athlete wellbeing, and learning through racing — ensuring that peak performances are built methodically rather than rushed.
Running Excellence is built one race at a time.
Event 1021 Mixed 10-99 100 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Comp# Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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2 # 7428 Madigan Wong, Bree W13 New South Wales-AUS 13.43 14.12
7 # 1581 Smith, Blake Murr M16 Corroboree Athle-AU 15.63 16.67
Event 1023 Mixed 10-99 200 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Comp# Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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1 # 4268 Valzano, Chris M05 Woden Athletics-AUS 26.85 26.56
5 # 1581 Smith, Blake Murr M16 Corroboree Athle-AU 32.08 36.09
Event 1025 Mixed 10-99 400 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Comp# Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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4 # 4268 Valzano, Chris M05 Woden Athletics-AUS 56.85 58.53
6 # 1581 Smith, Blake Murr M16 Corroboree Athle-AU 1:17.09 1:21.29
2 # 2932 Barrett, Ellie W90 North Canberra G-AU 1:03.60 1:04.84
Event 1014 Girls 12-13 80 Metre Hurdles 76.2cm Under 14
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Comp# Name Year Team Seed Finals Wind Points
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Finals
1 # 7428 Madigan Wong, Bre 13 New South Wales-AUS 12.96 13.72 -3.0
Event 2018 Boys 10-13 High Jump 0.90 Start AACT Pool 2
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Comp# Name Year Team Seed Finals Points
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2 # 1581 Smith, Blake Murr 16 Corroboree Athle-AU 1.15m J1.10m
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