2025 AUSTRALIAN SHORT TRACK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Australian Short Track Athletics Championships debuted in spectacular fashion on Saturday 1stFebruary, as Olympians Ella Connolly and Lachlan Kennedy solidified their speed credentials, taking out the inaugural 60m titles at the iconic Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.
The one-day championships marks a significant step in the development of short track racing in the country, providing a key platform for athletes to not only qualify for the World Indoor Championships in March but earn crucial world ranking points ahead of the World Athletics Championships in September.
Ella Connolly said after the final, “I think it’s fun running the 60m. It’s different from anything else I’ve run before. It’s a lot quicker than the 100m and racing today was a great opportunity for us Aussies who don’t have an indoor track here in Australia yet.”
DVAC Sprinter, Keely Boyne said later, “I’m very happy with the 60m race in Sydney. I made my first ever National final.” Keely ran 8.58 in the Heat to qualify and then in the final lowered that time to 8.51.
Short Track Athletics Champi
2025 AUSTRALIAN SHORT TRACK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 1st February 2025
Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre
DVAC Results:
60m Hurdles: Heat 1: Keely Boyne 8.58* (3rd: Q): Final: 8.51* (8th)
60m Short Sprint: Heat 3: Keely Boyne 7.65 (6th)
