Macquarie University student Joel Milburn ran an Olympic qualifying standard on the weekend
"Joel Milburn, who ran nearly a full second faster than he ever has before to win the 400m title at the NSW Championships.
His time of 45.19sec was well under the Olympic A qualifying standard which launches him into contention for a spot on the team to Beijing...read on...
Athletics Australia, NSW Titles 2008
Twenty-two year-old Sydney athlete Joel Milburn clocked an Olympic A-qualifying performance of 45.19 seconds in taking victory in the 400m. Milburn ran strongly down the home straight to soundly defeat Athens relay silver medallist Clinton Hill, who ran 45.88 seconds.
Milburn continued his undefeated run this domestic season and was overwhelmed by the magnitude of his performance...read on...
Milburn continued his undefeated run this domestic season and was overwhelmed by the magnitude of his performance...read on...
Eliza Stewart selected in World University Championship Team for Cross Country
Athletics Australia, WUC Team Announcement
"One of the strongest teams to ever represent Australia at the World University Cross Country Championships has been selected for its 16th edition."
"To be held in Mauquenchy, France on April 6, the six-member men’s team and five-member women’s team includes 2007 World Cross Country Championships representative and current Australian under-23 cross country champion Liam Adams, Zatopek 10,000m winner Melinda Vernon and Eliza Stewart, the women’s national under-23 cross country champion...read on...
"To be held in Mauquenchy, France on April 6, the six-member men’s team and five-member women’s team includes 2007 World Cross Country Championships representative and current Australian under-23 cross country champion Liam Adams, Zatopek 10,000m winner Melinda Vernon and Eliza Stewart, the women’s national under-23 cross country champion...read on...
