Claudia Hollingsworth

Run like you stole something

Personal Details

Home town:: Black Rock
Occupation / Area of Study / Work:: Bachelor of Architecture and Design
Hero / Most Admired Athlete:: Mum and Dad
Date of birth:: 12 April 2005

Sporting Details

Event(s) / Discipline:

Women's 800m

Home Club:

Mentone Athletics Club

Olympic / Paralympic History:

2024, Paris Olympic Games - Women's 800m, semi final

World Championships History:

2022, Oregon World Athletics Championships, 800m heat

Sporting Highlights:

2024, Australian U20 800m record holder

2024, Australia Athletics Championships, Women's 800m, Gold

2024, Australian U20 1500m record holder

2022, Eugene World Championships, Australian senior team debut competing in 800m at 17 years of age

Claudia in the News

Claudia Hollingsworth: Entering her Olympic era

August 2, 2024

While most 19-year-olds spend their days hopping from club to club or figuring out which career path to take, middle distance runner Claudia Hollingsworth is hitting major milestones that most could only dream of.

Paris Preview: VIS Olympians to watch

July 17, 2024

10,500 athletes from 206 countries and teams will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Among them will be 82 Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holders bearing Australian green and gold.

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