Alumnus: Chris Mecham Canberra Running Coach, January 18, 2018October 28, 2023 Chris Mecham trained with FAST until January 2018. Chris represented the ACT at 3 National Championships, making 6 Finals. Chris won his first National medal in the 11 Years 4x100m Final with a Bronze. As is the case sometimes in Athletics as a junior athlete especially, Chris’ heat time in the 2014 100m would have placed him second in the final and a silver medal. In 2015, his heat time in the 100m would have placed him third and a bronze medal. Chris’ 2015 200m time would have given him 4th in the U14 200m Final in 2017. 2017 Australian Athletics Championships: U16 4x200m (6th), U14 100m (6th) 12.56s, U14 200m (10th) 27.27s. 2015, 12 Years & Under Track & Field Championships: Boys 11Y 100m (6th) 13.26s, 200m (4th) 26.59s, 4x100m (3rd). 2014, 12 Years & Under Track & Field Championships: Boys 10Y 100m (8th) 14.24s, 200m (9th) 28.74s Alumni FAST Kids Finalist Medalist Ginninderra Athletics
FAST Kids International Children’s Games December 8, 2014February 7, 2024 Best of luck Josh, Chichi and Lauren representing the ACT and FAST at this week’s 48th International Children’s Games this week in Lake Macquarie. There is 1100 athletes competing, representing 79 cities from around 30 countries. It is the 48th time this event has been run since 1968 and the… Read More
FAST Kids Fun, Skill-Building, and Athletic Growth at Dickson Playing Fields November 19, 2024November 26, 2024 For young athletes under 12 in the ACT region, FAST Kids sessions at the Dickson Playing Fields offer a unique opportunity to learn and develop foundational athletic skills in hurdles, jumps, and throws. Led by the highly experienced Canberra Athletics Coach Steve Dodt, these sessions cater to children from all clubs and communities—from Gundaroo, Amaroo, Ginninderra, and… Read More
FAST Kids Medal haul at ACT Championships November 10, 2015November 2, 2023 Congratulations to the FAST Squad who competed at the ACT All School Championships today. A big medal haul with 10 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze and 6 top eight finishes (2 of those top four). A pleasing day all round and hopefully many of the group making Nationals next month… Read More