Alumnus: James Nippress Canberra Sprint Coach, November 28, 2021February 8, 2024 James Nippress (Nipper) was coached by the great Australian Middle Distance Guru, Dick Telford (Team Telford) in the 3000m Steeple Chase. James started also working with FAST in January 2021 to improve his hurdling in his favourite event. James, Team Telford and FAST worked collaboratively together. FAST identified an area of improvement for James in regards to getting to the ground quicker. Training exercises, drills and video feedback all focused on this improvement area as part of a normal training session together. Dick Telford said that helping James achieve that outcome would be a “big plus”. Before working with FAST, James’ personal best for the 3000m Steeplechase was 8:32.59, set on 20 May 2016 in Los Angeles. In 2021, James beat that previous best time from 2016, three times and his new PB (8:30.13) was set at the 2021 Australian Championships where he won the Gold Medal. James went on to finish tenth at the 2021 Diamond League Grand Prix in Gateshead (UK) that season. Australia’s top placed finisher in the race. James was the Australian Champion in the 3000m Steeplechase on multiple occasions. He represented Australia twice at the Commonwealth Games, once at the IAAF World Championships, twice at Universiade and once at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Alumni Finalist Hurdles International Medalist News Performance CanberraInternational Athletics
FAST for Sport Beating “Ken” December 5, 2023February 7, 2024 Improvement is a process and when it involves yourself, self realisation that you have improved doesn’t come until you’ve overcome an obstacle. You find it difficult to notice your improvement until that moment. For Sophie, her moment came in a recent friendly against the male team at training. Playing opposite… 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
FAST Track Four National medals for Sprint Queen April 30, 2016February 7, 2024 FAST’s Sue Bourke continues to impress with her lead up to the World Championships in Perth with a new Season Best ranking her 5th overall in the World for 2016. The FAST sprinter won 4 medals in Adelaide’s Australian Masters Athletics Championships continuing her good National form. Sue’s times were… Read More