Top 20 Runner celebrities in Australia
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Runner celebrities [Updated June 2, 2023].
Cathy Freeman was born
on February 16, 1973
in Australia.
Before she won the gold medal in the 2000 Olympics, she was the first competing athlete invited to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Abebe Bikila was born
on August 7, 1932
in Australia.
He won two career Olympic marathon gold medals while running barefoot.
Dominic Di Tommaso was born
on May 14, 1992
in Sydney, Australia.
He has been sponsored by the Australian Academy of Parkour, Exercise and Self Defence.
Michelle Jenneke was born
on June 23, 1993
in Sydney, Australia.
Jessica Trengove was born
on August 15, 1987
in Australia.
After earning her degree in Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia, she became a physiotherapist and pilates instructor.
Evan O'Hanlon was born
on May 4, 1988
in Sydney, Australia.
He was chosen as the Athletics Australia Male Para-Athlete of the Year in 2013.
Melissa Breen was born
on September 17, 1990
in Australia.
Morgan Mitchell was born
on October 3, 1994
in Melbourne, Australia.
Sponsored by Adidas, she has become a social media influencer, earning more than 90,000 fans on Instagram.
Sally Pearson was born
on September 19, 1986
in Sydney, Australia.
She was named the International Association of Athletics Federations Female Athlete of the Year in 2011.
Tristan Thomas was born
on May 23, 1986
in Brisbane, Australia.
He set a Tasmanian record in the 400m hurdles and became the second-fastest Australian ever in the event.
Brodie Pawson was born
on August 16, 1994
in Australia.
Professional parkour athlete who competed on the inaugural season of Australian Ninja Warrior alongside his identical twin brother Dylan Pawson.
His self-titled Instagram feed is full of videos of himself freerunning. The account earned 500,000 followers.
Bruno Hortelano was born
on September 18, 1991
in Wollongong, Australia.
In 2016, he suffered a significant hand injury in a motor vehicle accident.
Genevieve Lacaze was born
on August 4, 1989
in Gold Coast, Australia.
She is known for having placed first at the 2012 Indianapolis American Milers Club in the 3000 metres steeple chase. She also finished first in the 1500 metres race at the same event.
Lucy Bartholomew was born
on May 20, 1996
in Australia.
She has been sponsored by companies such as Salomon, Clif Bar, Leé Bent, and more.
Joyce King was born
on September 1, 1920
in Sydney, Australia.
In 1948 she was an Australian nation champion in both the 100 and 220 yard sprints.
Don Elgin was born
on December 19, 1975
in Australia.
He won a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay at his first international competition, the 1994 IPC Athletics World Championships.
Deborah Dewilliams was born
on September 10, 1969
in Australia.
Prior to her country-circling run, she became the first woman to walk continuously around Australia, raising money for charity.
Cliff Young was born
on February 8, 1922
in Australia.
In 1982, at the age of 60, he attempted to set the world record for 1,000 miles, but stopped after just 500.
Betty Cuthbert was born
on April 20, 1938
in Sydney, Australia.
She set a World Record in the 200 meter event at the 1956 Olympics.
Peter Norman was born
on June 15, 1942
in Australia.
He was a five-time Australian 200-meter champion.
