Alumnus: Nick Donaldson Canberra Running Coach, May 24, 2019October 30, 2023 Nick Donaldson trained with FAST until the end of the 2018-19 season. Nick represented the ACT at 4 National Championships making two finals and winning a bronze medal in the 4x100m Relay. Nick from an early age showed a natural talent for the 400m. He also experimented in other events competing nationally in the 100m, 200m, 200m Hurdles, 400m and the 800m. In 2019 Nick matured as an U18 Athlete and he consistently improved his 100m and 200m times week in and week out. Nick was a Junior Coach at Ginninderra Athletics Club as well as Club Captain. Nick has gone on to run 46.76s for the 400m on 19 February 2022. 2019 LAACT Championships: U17 100m (1st) 11.67s, 200m (1st) 23.65s 9/3/19 AACT Summer Series: 200m 22.99s, 100m 11.32s 2019 Australian Junior Championships: U18 100m (17th) 11.69s, 200m (21st) 23.10s, 4x100m (3rd) 10/2/19 AACT Championships: 100m (8th) 11.73s 28/1/19 AACT Summer Series: 100m 11.99s 17/11/18 AACT Summer Series: 100m 12.04s 20/10/18 AACT Summer Series: 200m 23.48s 2018 Australian Junior Championships: U17 100m (19th) 12.02s, 200m (20th) 24.17s 24/2/18 AACT Summer Series: 100m 12.17s 17/12/17 AACT Summer Series: 200m 24.63s 25/11/17 AACT Summer Series: 100m 12.42s 7/10/17 AACT Summer Series: 200m 25.29s, 100m 12.89s 2017 LAACT Championships: U14 100m (6th) 13.73s, 200m (5th) 28.10s, 200mH (2nd) 29.31s 2017 Australian Athletics Championships: U18 4x400m (4th), U16 200m Hurdles (16th) 30.47s 3/2/17 AACT Summer Series: 200m 27.11s 27/01/17 AACT Summer Series: 100m 13.34s 22/1/17 AACT Summer Series: 200m 27.45s 19/11/16 AACT Summer Series: 100m 13.70s 2016 Australian Little Athletics Championships: U13 400m (8th) 1:00.48, 800m (14th) 2:35.57 2016 LAACT Championships: U13 200m (5th) 28.45s, 800m (3rd) 2:22.88, 80m Hurdles (3rd) 14.67s, 200m Hurdles (2nd) 30.51s 19/2/17 AACT Championships: U16 400m (6th) 59.87s, 200m Hurdles (4th) 34.21s 2015 LAACT Championships: U12 400m (1st) 1:03.87, 800m (5th) 2:41.12, 1500m (2nd) 5:05.76 2014 LAACT Championships: U11 100m (3rd) 14.21s, 200m (6th) 31.02s, 400m (2nd) 1:06.12, 800m (10th) 2:58.86, 1500m (7th) 5:43.70, Triple Jump (5th) 8.46m 2013 LAACT Championships: U10 400m (2nd) 1:08.63, 800m (1st) 2:39.83, 1500m (1st) 5:32.45, 60m Hurdles (5th) 12.38s 2023 Australian Track and Field Championships: Open 400m (12th) 47.34s 2022 Australian Track and Field Championships: Open 400m (9th) 47.54s 2022 Sydney Track Classic: Open 400m (4th) 47.00s 2022 Brisbane Track Classic: Open 400m (5th) 47.22s 2021 Australian Track and Field Championships: Open 100m 11.39s, U20 100m 11.23s, 200m (7th) 22.01s “Steve’s dedication to developing young athletes is evident. Steve is there each week with an enthusiasm that is unmatched. When 4 of his athletes were selected in the ACT ALAC side, Steve kindly continued private training sessions in his ‘off season’ to make sure that they were ready in peak condition. Steve takes the time to get to know every athlete’s ability and caters for the varying levels within his squad. He offers advice to manage injuries and is mindful of his young athlete’s busy schedules. Over the past 2 years, his squad size has increased at an extraordinary pace going from 10 athletes to well over 30 varying from 11 years through to Masters. This increase is a testament to his dedication and commitment to athletics. The friendships that these young people have formed through Steve’s group sees them support each other in their achievements and they are there for each other in times of disappointment.” Angela Donaldson “Thank you for everything you do for me, you helped me discover my passion for Athletics and sprinting and I am forever grateful” Nick Donaldson Alumni Community FAST Kids FAST Track Finalist Medalist News Testimonials Ginninderra AthleticsWoden Athletics
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