Queensland athletes winning medals and selected for national teams

QAS-supported athletes continued to shine this past week, producing medals, selections and strong performances across a wide range of sports.

Athletics – Diamond League Final: Liam Adcock leapt to third place in the Men’s Long Jump Final with a massive 8.24m jump, just 8cm off gold. With five jumps over 8m in his series, he looks to be in red-hot form ahead of the World Championships.

Hockey – Oceania Cup Selections: QAS athletes have been named in the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras squads for the upcoming Oceania Cup in Darwin. Hockeyroos: Claire Colwill, Morgan Mathison, Tatum Stewart, Jade Smith. Kookaburras: Corey Weyer, Tim Howard, Joel Rintala.

Rowing – World Championships, Shanghai: Erik Horrie (PR1) and Mitch Salisbury (Men’s Eight) will take to the water at the World Rowing Championships.

Sailing – ILCA U21 World Championships: Isaac Schotte won Silver (ILCA7), Eddie Reid finished 4th (ILCA7), and Frances Beebe won Bronze (ILCA6).

Para Cycling – Road World Championships: Paige Greco won Bronze in C3 Road Race; Alex Welsh won Silver in Mixed Team Relay.

Triathlon – World Triathlon Championship Series: Matt Hauser claimed gold in the WTCS French Riviera, his third series win this year.

Congratulations to all the athletes, coaches and support staff for another outstanding week.