Queensland athletes winning medals and selected for national teams
QAS-supported athletes continued to shine this past week, producing medals, selections and strong performances across a wide range of sports.
Athletics – Diamond League Final
Liam Adcock leapt to third place in the Men’s Long Jump Final with a massive 8.24m jump, just 8cm off gold. With five jumps over 8m in his series, he looks to be in red-hot form ahead of the World Championships next month.
Hockey – Oceania Cup Selections
QAS athletes have been named in the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras squads for the upcoming Oceania Cup in Darwin (4–7 September):
- Hockeyroos: Claire Colwill, Morgan Mathison, Tatum Stewart (squad), Jade Smith (travelling reserve)
- Kookaburras: Corey Weyer, Tim Howard (squad), Joel Rintala (travelling reserve)
Rowing – World Championships, Shanghai
Two QAS-supported athletes will take to the water at the World Rowing Championships (21–28 September):
- Erik Horrie (PR1)
- Mitch Salisbury (Men’s Eight)
Sailing – ILCA U21 World Championships, Dublin
Queensland sailors showcased their strength on the world stage:
- Isaac Schotte - Silver (ILCA7)
- Eddie Reid – 4th (ILCA7)
- Frances Beebe - Bronze (ILCA6)
Para-Cycling – Road World Championships
- Paige Greco – Bronze C3 Road Race
- Alex Welsh – Silver Mixed Team Relay (with Lauren Parker & Grant Allen)
Triathlon – World Triathlon Championship Series
Matt Hauser continued his remarkable season, claiming gold in the WTCS French Riviera – his third series win this year.
Rugby 7s – Next Gen Series
The QAS-supported Reds fought hard in Canberra’s 3rd round of the Next Gen series, showing resilience across three tough matches.
Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches and support staff for another outstanding week of results and selections.
Last updated: 02 Sep 2025