QAS-supported athletes break records and secure medals in international competitions.
With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games coming up in less than 100 days, QAS supported athletes are competing in events both domestically and worldwide. Here’s our wrap up.
International competition results:
Diving – World Aquatics World Cup, China
At the Diving World Cup 2024 Super Final in China, QAS-supported diver Maddison Keeney and Cassiel Rousseau showcased their skills, contributing to Australia's medal tally.
Maddison Keeney demonstrated her excellence by earning a gold medal in the 3m synchronised event and bronze medals in both the mixed team and 3m springboard events.
Cassiel Rousseau displayed his talent by securing a bronze medal in the mixed team event, along with placing 6th and 4th in the Men’s 10m individual and synchronised events respectively.
Boxing – USA Boxing International Invitational, Colorado
As part of the preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, QAS-supported boxers Shannan Davey and Teremoana Teremoana were selected among the 18 Australian members for this event.
Teremoana Teremoana fought his way to a gold medal in the men’s 92+kg match, showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Shannan Davey delivered a commendable performance against a Danish opponent currently ranked 6th in the world, although unfortunately didn’t secure a medal on this occasion.
Athletics – Diamond League, China
Recognised as Australia’s fastest woman, QAS-supported sprinter Torrie Lewis made a remarkable impact on the world athletics stage by seizing victory in the women's 200m at the opening Diamond League event in China.
Racing from lane nine, the 19-year-old surged past elite sprinters including 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson (USA) and Tamara Clark (USA) in the final stretch, securing a thrilling photo finish.
With a time of 22.96 (-0.4), Lewis clocked the second fastest 200m of her career, inching closer to breaking Raelene Boyle’s Australian Under 20 record set 56 years ago, as well as almost meeting the Olympic qualifying standard of 22.57.
Making her debut in the Diamond League, QAS supported athlete Cara Feain-Ryan delivered an impressive performance by clocking the second fastest time of her career. She finished ninth in the Women’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:32.08.
Skate – Street League Skateboarding Championship, USA
Fourteen-year-old QAS-supported skateboarder Chloe Covell achieved a remarkable feat by securing second place at the Street League Skateboarding Championship in San Diego over the weekend.
With a total score of 29.8 points, Covell finished the competition just 4.1 points behind the winner, Rayssa Leal, who claimed the silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Domestic competition results:
Swimming – Australian Open Championship, Gold Coast
QAS supported swimmers displayed outstanding performances at the Australian Open Championship on the Gold Coast this past week.
One standout performance came from QAS-supported swimmer Kaylee McKeown, who shattered a 14-year national record in the women’s 200m individual medley on the opening night with an impressive time of 2:06.99. Not stopping there, she also set the fastest 400m individual medley time of the year, breaking Stephanie Rice’s national record.
Emma McKeon, clinched gold on the final night of the championship in the women’s 100m butterfly, achieving a personal best time of 56.58.
In another remarkable result, world-record holder Mollie O’Callaghan, finished first with a time of 1:53.57 in the women’s 200m freestyle, surpassing fellow QAS-supported athletes Ariarne Titmus (1:55.38) and Lani Pallister (1:55.99).
Below is the list of other QAS supported swimmers who showcased outstanding performances:
Lizzy Dekkers (Chandler) 200m Butterfly All comers Record
Kaylee McKeown (Griffith) 50m Backstroke All Comers Record
Kaylee McKeown (Griffith) 200m Backstroke (0.7 outside of her WR)
Meg Harris ( Rackley) 50m & 100m Freestyle PB
Elijah Winnington (St Peters Western) 400m Freestyle
Alexa Leary (St Hildas) 100m Freestyle S9 - World Records
Ariarne Titmus (St Peters Western) 400m Freestyle
Emma McKeon (Griffith) 50m Butterfly PB
Lakeisha Patterson (UniSC) 400m S9
Rachael Watson (Chandler) 100m Freestyle (S3)
Image Gallery:
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| Torrie Lewis crossed the finish line with a time of 22.96 (-0.4) to win the 200m Event | Teremoana with Boxing Coach Shara Romer after winning gold in the men’s 92+kg match | Diver Maddison Keeney on the left wins the gold medal in the 3m synchronised event |
Last updated: 22 Apr 2024