Congratulations to our incredible Australian athletes at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Florida!
World Championships are a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges for Aussie Athletes! With many ups, downs, and everything in between.
A small team of 52 athletes made the trip to Gainesville, Florida. Of that group, 49 participated in the championships.
Australia has had some incredible moments to celebrate.
Australia finished fifth in the medal count at the recent World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Florida (19 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze).
Australians shattered records—again and again—with a remarkable display of talent and determination. We are proud to announce that new WORLD RECORDS were set by Australian athletes in the women’s 55 age group – Janelle Delaney in the 400m and the team of Richelle Ingram, Julie Brims, Lenore Lambert, and Janelle Delaney in the 4 x 200m relays.
Australian athletes also broke 39 Australian and State Masters Athletics Indoor records at these championships.
There were many more incredible feats from athletes across Australia across all the disciplines in athletics and age groups. From the youngest competitors to our seasoned veterans, every Australian athlete has shown dedication, perseverance, grit, and spirit as they gave their all. They are an inspiration.
Click HERE to learn more about masters athletics in Australia and how you can join other Australians over the age of thirty to have some fun and improve your fitness, enjoy the camaraderie, and a sense of community through participation in athletics.
Check out all the record-breaking performances below ahead of the 2025 AMA Nationals in Adelaide from April 18-21:
World and Australian Records
Janelle Delaney (NSW) W55 400m 59.66sec – WORLD RECORD
W55 4x200m (Richelle Ingram, Julie Brims, Lenore Lambert, Janelle Delaney) 1:52.64 – WORLD RECORD
Other Australian and State Records
Karley Cromie (VIC) W35 60m sprint 8.14sec
Kevin Brittain (VIC) M35 60m sprint 7.33
Lenore Lambert (NSW) W55 60m Hurdles 9.81sec
Lenore Lambert (NSW) W55 High Jump 1.46m
Lenore Lambert (NSW) W55 Long Jump 4.37m
Lenore Lambert (NSW) W55 Pentathlon 4148
Vicki Townsend (ACT) W60 Shot Put 10.18m
Vicki Townsend (ACT) W60 Pentathlon 3494
Christine de Vries (NSW) W60 60m sprint 8.74sec
Philip Hniat (SA) M60 1000m 3:45.58
John Meagher (VIC) M60 3000m 10:03.13
Rob Mayston (VIC) M65 60m sprint 8.04sec
Gavin Murray (NSW) M70 Weight Throw 17.73m
Trevor Cohen (VIC) M85 60m sprint 10.91sec
Karley Cromie (VIC) W35 200m 27.11sec
Melissa Lewis (WA) W35 3000m Racewalk 16:08.23
Nunu Campos (QLD) M35 60m Hurdles 10.30sec
Eliana Seymour (QLD) W40 60m Hurdles 9.11sec
Melissa Foster (WA) W45 Triple Jump 11.52m
Gaelyne Kenshole (VIC) W50 Pole Vault 2.80m
Gaelyne Kenshole (VIC) W50 Triple Jump 7.92m
Anthony Howlett (NSW) M55 Triple Jump 8.93m
Lenore Lambert (NSW) W55 Long Jump 4.57m
Lenore Lambert (NSW) W55 60m Hurdles 9.79sec
Julie Brims (QLD) W55 400m 1:07:51
Philippa Wight (NSW) W60 Pole Vault 2.60m
Christine de Vries (NSW) W60 200m 29.68sec
Vicki Townsend (ACT) W60 Triple Jump 8.43m
W60 4x200m (Philippa Wight, Vicki Townsend, Jenny Schell, Christine de Vries) 2:06.42
Mixed60 4x200m (Christine de Vries, Philippa Wight, Philip Hniat, Wayne Marriott) 2:05.09
Rob Mayston (VIC) M65 200m 26.17sec
Heather Carr (VIC) W75 3000m Racewalk 21:33.79
Wilma Perkins (WA) W75 Long Jump 2.82m
Wilma Perkins (WA) W75 Pole Vault 1.50m
Wilma Perkins (WA) W75 60m Hurdles 15.36sec
Mixed75 4x200m (Wilma Perkins, Heather Carr, Bill Carr, Trevor Cohen) 3:01.64
Trevor Cohen (VIC) M85 200m 40.81sec
By Australian Masters Athletics
Posted 16/4/2025
