The wind may have been swirling, but that didn’t stop FAST Running athletes from delivering outstanding performances at Saturday’s Summer Series meet on Australia’s fastest track. Despite the challenging conditions, the squad put on an impressive display across multiple events, reinforcing that regardless of age or background, there’s a pathway to running excellence with FAST Running.
Sprinting Success Across the Board
In the 60m events, Mathias Lill stormed to victory in the Men’s 16-17 category with a strong 7.56s run. Rose Cajetan was thrilled to line up against elite sprinter Ella Connolly in the Women’s 60m, finishing with a solid 8.30s. Young guns Sam Ainsworth and Thivain Hasvi Ariyadasa also put in determined efforts in the Boys’ 10-13 division, with Sam finishing second in 9.22s.
Over 100m, the FAST Running squad continued to shine. Seth Samarakoon clocked an impressive 13.97s in the Boys’ 10-13 race, closely followed by Sam Ainsworth (14.49s) and Thivain Ariyadasa (15.37s). Lewin Ainsworth showed his versatility, clocking 12.63s in the Men’s 14-15 100m before returning later in the day to dominate the 400m in 1:00.01. Tearia Teaiwa Mortimer also impressed, running 13.39s in the Women’s 16-17 100m, while Rose Cajetan crossed the line in 13.14s in the Open Women’s race.
Pushing Limits in the 200m and 400m
In the 200m, Rose Cajetan continued her strong meet, finishing in 28.30s, while Sam Ainsworth (30.62s) and Thivain Ariyadasa (34.73s) showed promising form in the Boys’ 10-13 category. Thivain then went on to complete the endurance challenge with a gutsy 1:25.20 in the 400m.
Hurdles and Field Events Showcase Squad’s Depth
The FAST Running squad proved their strength in technical events as well. Tearia Teaiwa Mortimer battled the headwinds to clock 16.92s in the 100m Hurdles, while Thivain Ariyadasa took top honours in the Boys’ 10-13 90m Hurdles with a 20.81s effort. In the field, Seth Samarakoon leapt to 4.29m in the Long Jump, taking first place, while Thivain followed up his sprinting efforts with a best of 3.21m. Mathias Lill also delivered in the Men’s 16-17 Long Jump, recording a best jump of 5.24m. Meanwhile, Lewin Ainsworth showcased his all-around ability with a 26.88m throw in the Hammer.
Pathways to Excellence with FAST Running
The performances at the Summer Series highlight the diversity and depth of the FAST Running squad. From young sprinters finding their speed to experienced athletes chasing PBs and national titles, FAST Running offers a clear pathway for athletes of all levels. Whether you’re stepping onto the track for the first time or racing against Australia’s best, there’s a place for you in the squad.
As the competition season heats up, the FAST Running athletes are proving that with the right training, guidance, and squad support, running excellence is within reach for all. Watch this space as the squad continues to push boundaries in the coming weeks!
Event 1003 Boys 10-13 60 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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2 Ainsworth, Sam 13 Gungahlin Lac-AUS 9.22 1.1 2
3 Ariyadasa, Thivain Hasvi 14 Ginninderra Athl-AU 9.76 1.1 2
Event 1003 Men 16-17 60 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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1 Lill, Mathias 08 Ginninderra Athl-AU 7.56 1.2
Event 1003 Women 20-99 60 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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6 Cajetan, Rose Zillar 00 Ginninderra Athl-AU 8.30 1.3 3
Event 1001 Boys 10-13 100 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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2 Samarakoon, Don Seth Her 12 Ginninderra Athl-AU 13.97 2.5 5
3 Ainsworth, Sam 13 Gungahlin Lac-AUS 14.49 2.5 5
4 Ariyadasa, Thivain Hasvi 14 Ginninderra Athl-AU 15.37 2.5 5
Event 1001 Men 14-15 100 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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2 Ainsworth, Lewin 11 Gungahlin Lac-AUS 12.63 2.5 5
Event 1001 Women 16-17 100 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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3 Teaiwa Mortimer, Tearia 09 Ginninderra Athl-AU 13.39 1.8 6
Event 1001 Women 20-99 100 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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7 Cajetan, Rose Zillar 00 Ginninderra Athl-AU 13.14 1.8 6
Event 1021 Boys 10-13 200 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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2 Ainsworth, Sam 13 Gungahlin Lac-AUS 30.62 2.0 3
3 Ariyadasa, Thivain Hasvi 14 Ginninderra Athl-AU 34.73 0.6 5
Name Year Team Finals Wind H# Points
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3 Cajetan, Rose Zillar 00 Ginninderra Athl-AU 28.30 0.6 5
Event 1024 Boys 10-13 400 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals H# Points
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1 Ariyadasa, Thivain Hasvi 14 Ginninderra Athl-AU 1:25.20 4
Event 1024 Men 14-15 400 Metre Sprint AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals H# Points
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1 Ainsworth, Lewin 11 Gungahlin Lac-AUS 1:00.01 4
Event 1014 Women 16-17 100 Metre Hurdles 76.2cm Under 18
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
2 Teaiwa Mortimer, Tearia 09 Ginninderra Athl-AU 16.92 1.2
Event 1015 Men 10-13 90 Metre Hurdles 76.2cm Under 14
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
1 Ariyadasa, Thivain Hasvi 14 Ginninderra Athl-AU 20.81 1.1
vent 2014 Boys 10-13 Long Jump < 5.00 Metre AACT Pool 2
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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1 Samarakoon, Don Seth Her 12 Ginninderra Athl-AU 4.29m 2.0
4.29m(2.0) 4.25m(1.3) 4.22m(1.7) FOUL(0.3)
2 Ariyadasa, Thivain Hasvi 14 Ginninderra Athl-AU 3.21m 0.3
3.21m(0.3) 2.81m(1.1) 3.21m(3.1)
vent 2031 Men 16-17 Long Jump >= 5 Metres AACT Pool 1
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Name Year Team Finals Wind Points
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Finals
2 Lill, Mathias 08 Ginninderra Athl-AU 5.24m 1.9
5.06m(0.5) 5.20m(+0.0) 5.23m(0.8) 4.97m(+0.0) 5.24m(1.9)
Event 2022 Men 14-15 Hammer Throw 4kg Under 16
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Name Year Team Finals
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Finals
1 Ainsworth, Lewin 11 Gungahlin Lac-AUS 26.88m
FOUL 26.88m FOUL 16.51m
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