Alumnus: Jack Laurence Canberra Running Coach, December 29, 1997October 29, 2023 Jack Laurence trained with FAST as a promising athlete from Vanuatu until the end of 1997. 1997 IAAF World Championships: Open 100m 10.97s 1997 Mini South Pacific Games: Open 100m (7th) 11.26s, 4x100m (3rd) 1997 First Provincial Games: Open 100m 10.5h, 200m 22.5h 1997 Australian Athletics Championships: Open 100m 11.09s, 200m 22.03s 1996 Olympic Games: Open 200m 21.94s Jack went on to represent Vanuatu in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur running the 100m (11.25s) and 200m (22.32s). Alumni Finalist International Medalist News Performance International Athletics
Alumni Alumna: Lauren Robards December 18, 2014October 28, 2023 Lauren Robards trained with FAST until the end of 2014. Lauren was a multi event talented athlete who excelled in most events. Lauren represented the ACT at 4 National Championships (more if you count Cross Country) and had a best placing of 4th in the Multi Event in 2011. Lauren… Read More
Community Being FAST to help February 19, 2017October 22, 2023 Athletics is a volunteer heavy reliant sport – Coaches, Officials, Administrators, Committees and more. Actively engaging as a volunteer in our sport not only helps athletes, but fosters community and is a lot of fun. You can mix shoulders not only with athletic talent, but also knowledgeable and friendly volunteers,… Read More
Community Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course August 19, 2018November 30, 2023 FAST’s Head Coach, Steve Dodt, facilitated the Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course to eleven up and coming Athletics Coaches at the University of Canberra on 19 August 2018. This accredited coaching course focuses on the fundamental skills of running, jumping, and throwing that comprise all track and field events. Focus is placed on skills, games, and drills that… Read More