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20 October 2025 •
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Golden weekend for athletes across para track cycling, triathlon and swimming worlds

It was a standout weekend for Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) supported athletes, with world titles, records and podium finishes across the Para Cycling Track World Championships, World Triathlon and Swimming World Cup Series.

Para Cycling Track World Championships – Rio de Janeiro

Korey Boddington (C3) starred on the track, claiming four gold medals and setting two new world records across a dominant campaign.

  • Day 1: Boddington took gold in the Sprint, setting a new flying 200m world record.
  • QAS pilot Jacqui Mengler-Mohr and Jess Gallagher (VIS) joined forces with Kane Perris and Luke Zaccaria (WAIS) to win gold in the M/WB 750m Tandem Team Sprint (non-Paralympic event), also breaking a world record.
  • Day 2: Boddington added another gold in the 1000m Time Trial with a new world record, while Michael Shippley (C4) secured bronze in the Sprint (non-PLY) and Paige Greco (C3) finished 5th in the 1000m Time Trial.
  • Day 3: Boddington continued his streak with gold in the Pursuit.

World Triathlon Championship Series Grand Final – Pontevedra

Hayden Hauser capped off a remarkable season to claim the Men’s World Triathlon Championship Series Title. In front of a raucous home crowd, the 27-year-old proved unstoppable, winning the WTCS Grand Final and securing both the race victory and the overall 2025 WTCS title.

With this dominant display, Hauser etched his name into the history books as the first athlete ever to win four WTCS events in a single season.

Richelle Hill continued her stellar rise, taking gold in the U23 Women’s World Championship.

Tara Sosinski placed 7th, while Brayden Mercer and Toby Powers (TSP) finished 12th and 37th respectively in the U23 Men’s event.

Triathlon World Para Championships – Wollongong

QAS Para triathletes also impressed, with Jack Howell (PTS5 Men) and Grace Brimelow (PTS5 Women) both earning silver medals in their respective classes.

Swimming World Cup Series – Stop 2 USA

QAS supported swimmers also made waves at the Swimming World Cup Series Stop 2, producing record-breaking performances. Mollie O’Callaghan led the charge, winning three gold medals and setting a new world record in the 100m Butterfly, rounding out a powerhouse showing from Australia’s elite swimmers.

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