Legends of FAST Canberra Running Coach, October 29, 1996November 25, 2023 The inaugural members of FAST were all friends of Head Coach, Steve Dodt. The squad competed at the Arafura Games, the Northern Territory Athletics Championships, the South Australian Athletics Championships, and the Australian Athletics Championships. Friends of friends later joined and the squad enjoyed much local and national success. Natasha Martin’s bronze medal at the Australian Championships, James Tom’s appearance in the Open Men’s 100m (11.58s) at the 1998 Australian Championships, Ken Lechleitner’s bronze medals at the South Australian Athletics Championships are some of the major highlights. Impressive debut performances by Steve Pachulicz, Mark Asendorf, Paul Breen, and Anthony McCormack in the Northern Territory Championships. Steve Dodt won two individual international bronze medals at the 1993 and 1995 Arafura Games, Gold at the 1993 South Australian Athletics Championships and many Gold medals at both the NT Athletics Championship. the ACT Athletics Championships, and the NSW Masters. Before Coaching, Steve Dodt was an Australian Champion in the Hurdles (ALAC), bronze medalist in the 4x100m, finalist in the 400m at Nationals, and placed fourth in the ALAC Multi-Event. Alumni FAST for Sport FAST Track Finalist Medalist News NT Athletics
FAST Track Nate sets his sights on National Record October 13, 2023October 22, 2023 FAST’s Nathaniel Halpin (Nate) has his eyes firmly set on breaking Declan Campion’s U20 100m National Record (T01 / Deaf Athletes) this season. Nate who is the Under 18 and Under 20 Men’s National Record Holder in the 200m, believes he has the speed to pip Declan’s current mark. The… Read More
Community Inaugural 2016 CBR Sport Award winner December 9, 2016February 7, 2024 The ACT Minister for Sport and Recreation announced that they are recognising finalists for their outstanding individual and team sporting performances on the national and international stage during 2016. Presentations were held at a Gala Dinner at the National Arboretum to celebrate the inaugural CBR Sport Awards Night. The CBR Sport Awards… Read More
FAST for Sport Heartbreak leads to inspirational return October 22, 2023February 8, 2024 For many people, breaking a bone and three ligaments in your right leg, would be heart breaking. For FAST’s Grace York its where her comeback story begins. The unfortunate incident of a football tackle going bad, Grace was left unable to walk or run. Her football and athletic seasons over… Read More