Adelaide University Athletics Club Shines at Australian Athletics Championships
Published Tue 15 Apr 2025
*Photo credit: Athletics South Australia
Adelaide University Athletics Club (AUAC) was on display and made their presence known at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships, held in Perth from April 4–13, delivering impressive performances across both junior and senior competitions.
Amelia Sheridan was a standout in the Junior (Under Age) Championships, finishing 1st in both finals in dominant fashion. She took out the U15 1500m title, before smashing the championship record in the U15 3000m, clocking a sensational 9:26.27 — not only a personal best but also 12.5 seconds faster than the previous record. Her wins and effort cement her as one to watch in the future.
*Photo credit: Athletics South Australia
In the Open and Under 20 Championships, a number of AUAC athletes achieved personal and season bests on the national stage. Notable results include:
- Alex Rawley placing 11th in the U20 5000m
- Casey Atkinson claiming 20th in the U20 5000m with a personal best time of 15:25.28.
- Cooper Giles finishing 32nd in the Open 5000m, posting a season best of 14:58.25.
- Zac Connell placing 37th in the Open 5000m, also recording a season best of 15:51.77.
- Emma Henkel narrowly missing qualification for the U20 800m final, and though she qualified for the U20 1500m final, she did not start.
- Victoria Cholsh was just shy of reaching the Open 800m final, in what was a closely contested field.
*Photo credit: Athletics South Australia
Victoria Colsh will next represent the University of Adelaide at the upcoming UniSport Nationals Athletics event, taking place April 22–24 on the Gold Coast. Be sure to stay up-to-date with her performance on the AUSF socials, and for all things Adelaide University Athletics Club, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, or visit their website for event updates and results!
*Photo credit: Athletics South Australia
