Team Tempo

Team Tempo 2025 - Built on Values, Driven by Performance.

Finishing off our year’s celebrations, our athletes didn’t just chase times, they recognised each other for the qualities that make our squad special:
✅ Training & Preparation
✅ Competitive Performance
✅ Mindset & Growth
✅ Squad Contribution
✅ Leadership

Every athlete in Team Tempo plays a massive role in creating an environment where excellence thrives. We’re proud of the performances celebrated and even prouder of the actions behind them.
To highlight this, our coaches selected a few athletes whose contributions truly embodied these values showcasing what it means to lead, grow and inspire within Team Tempo.

Hope everyone has a great New Year!

Continuing on with this years celebrations, our top running performers includes an impressive list.

Boasting two Area Records, three State Records, four National Titles, four Domestic Road wins, countless PB’s and four World Cross Country selections.

We couldn’t be prouder of this group. A big thank you to and for their continued support.

Looking towards a bigger and better 2026!

Kicking off season 2025’s achievements, we’re highlighting our amazing walks squad.

Showcasing the top performers of Jared Tallent’s team and the additions to their impressive CV’s.

We were also heavily represented by five of them being selected for the World Athletics Championships, with Liv, Lizzy, Tim, Mitch and Alexandra all making the team in Japan.

We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for JT and his team!

Last week we had Nathan Pope from swing by training. Both the juniors and seniors experienced the new Metaspeed Tokyo Sky and Edge Ekiden shoes.

Joined by behind the lens 📸 the group relished the opportunity to try on some new wheels for one of our final track sessions for the year.

A huge thank you to both Nathan and Seb to offer their time for us. Looking forward to a big 2026!

AUSTRALIAN MARATHON RECORD
2:21:25

A debut to remember ❤️‍🔥

Caitlin Adams smashed all expectations on debut to claim victory honours at the . Linny ran 2:30:26 to show no nerves, no noise, just 42.2km of control 😤

Lin was supported by marathon queen, Jess Stenson, as well as Jack Trengove and Cam Clohesy, with Adam Didyk and Lachy Scott on the bikes providing the drinks.

Haftu Strintzos continued his strong season cruising to the line in 62:13 to win the Half Marathon. Haffie put on a show for his home crowd, with plenty of friends and family watching along.

Lachie Hall debuted his marathon career, fighting hard late to cross in 2:24:47 for 12th place in a strong South Australian contingent.

Ella Donnelly ran 37:07 in the 10k, with Molly Cook returning to run 39:25.

Thanks to .jpg, , the snaps 📸

With this years World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, wrapping up last night, we were lucky enough to be represented by five of our finest competitors. 🇯🇵

Mitch Baker and Olivia Sandery kicked it off with strong performances in the 35km Race Walk. Olivia was 14th in 2:51:43 and Mitch was 32nd in 2:51:11 🔥

Tim Fraser, Elizabeth McMillen and Alexandra Griffin competed in the 20km Race Walk. Tim was 39th in 1:24:55, Lizzy was 33rd in 1:34:58 and unfortunately, Alexandra rolled her ankle early days and was forced to pull out.

More to come from this strong group as they continue to get faster under the guidance of Jared Tallent. 💪🏻

National Cross Country yesterday saw us well represented all day, but it was Ruby Smee highlighting the day. Narrowly missing out on the podium, Ruby claimed 4th in the Open Women’s race, running 35:41 on a wet and muddy course in Ballarat.

Hudson Miles was 23rd in the U20 Men’s, fighting back after an early fall.

Our juniors were spearheaded by Eva Flint (9th, U14) and Paige Rasheed (7th, U17).

Photo’s are by Ruby’s sister - 📸

Brilliant night in Belgium 🇧🇪

Matthew Clarke delivered a standout performance in the 3000m Steeplechase, clocking 8:16.57 – a 3-second personal best, his first time under 8:20, and moving him to 5th all-time on the Australian rankings.

At the same meet, Jono Harris capped off his debut European track season in style, running 13:48.72 in the 5000m – a huge PB and his first time breaking the 14-minute barrier.

Very good from the boys!

Fitzy’s 5 always providing, with our athletes relishing the opportunity again this year!

Tessa Ebert, the standout, as she claimed winners honours in the Open Women’s field! 👸

Results:
🥇 - Tessa Ebert 16:11
5th - Lachlan Hall 14:28
6th - Hudson Miles 14:28
6th - Casey Allan 17:12
8th - Sarah Eckel 17:17
11th - Max Spurling 14:48
11th - Jess McManus 17:36
12th - Phoebe Dickeson 17:38
15th - India Goodall 17:56
21st - Finn Johnson 15:08
Joshua Kavanagh 15:49
James McManus 16:00
Stephen Cavanagh 16:52
Daniel Cox 17:04
Ella Donnelly 18:02

weekend delivered again in 2025, with our guys and girls well and truly in the thick of it.

Top results included -
Australian Half Marathon Champs:
Leanne Pompeani - 🥇, 1:09:14
Caitlin Adams - 🥈, 1:10:26

Isaac Heyne - 🥈(4th overall), 1:01:18
Sam Clifford - 🥉(5th overall), 1:01:49 (SR)
James Hansen - 4th (8th overall), 1:02:19
Oli Chignell - 9th overall, 1:02:34

10km:
Ruby Smee - 1st, 33:04

Matt Clarke - 2nd, 29:30
Jono Harris - 7th, 29:57
Hudson Miles - 13th, 30:40

We love the chance to get up there and run fast for one of signature events!

OTTNO.