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 Olivia Tauro 

Olivia Tauro
Olivia has represented Australia at the 2005 and 2007 World Youth Championships in the 100m, 200m and relay events. She will go to Bydgoszcz with considerable international experience for her age.
Date of Birth:
11.05.1990
Discipline:
Sprints
Occupation:
Student
Height:
162.5cm
Weight:
N/A
State:
NSW
Coach:
Penny Gillies
Previous Coaches:
Paul Hallam/Warren Metcalfe/Michael Zisti
Scholarship:
NSWIS
Club:
Hills Athletics Club
Place of Birth/Residence:
Gosford/Castle Hill
Marital Status
N/A
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Competition Stats

AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS:
100 metres: 2007 - 2nd (U18)
200 metres: 2007 - 1st (U18), 2008 - 1st (1st U20)

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:
IAAF World Youth Championships: 2005 - 100m & 200m, 2007 - 100m 6th semi (11.95), 200m 3rd semi (24.13)

ANNUAL PROGRESSION:
100m
2005 12.0
2006 11.89
2007 11.68
2008 11.73

200m
2005 24.1
2006 23.9
2007 23.76
2008 23.62

400m
2006 56.4
2007 53.21
2008 53.26

EVENTS/PERSONAL BESTS:
100m: 11.68 - Canberra, 26/01/2007
200m: 23.62 - Sydney, 08/02/2008
400m: 53.21

Interesting Facts


Sporting Career

Olivia has been involved in athletics for many years and has been undefeated in the 200m event at the National All Schools Championships since age 13. Olivia can be recognised clearly on the track wearing her hair in trademark pigtails.

Olivia has represented Australia at the 2005 and 2007 World Youth Championships in the 100m, 200m and relay events. She will go to Bydgoszcz with considerable international experience for her age.