Results Wrap – QAS supported athletes dominate across Open Water, Athletics, Rugby 7s & Hockey!
From the hockey pitch to the athletics track, open water, and beyond, QAS-supported athletes have delivered standout performances on the world stage.
Hockey - Junior Oceania, New Zealand
Both Australia’s Junior Men’s and Women’s teams have stamped their dominance, securing victory over New Zealand in a 3-match series to be crowned Junior Oceania Cup winners and qualify for the Junior World Cup.
Men’s Team: Australia defeated NZ, featuring QAS-supported athletes Tom Campbell, Noah Fahy, Matthew Hawthorne, and Daykin Stanger.
Women’s Team: Australia claimed the title, featuring QAS supported athletes Mihaylia Howell, Karissa van der Wath, Camryn Mathison, and Madeline Kenny representing QAS.
Both teams now shift their focus to the 2025 Junior World Cup, where they will take on the world’s best.
Waterpolo - Australian Water Polo League, Sydney
The QLD Thunder, featuring 12 QAS-supported athletes, have continued their winning streak, securing a victory against Sydney Uni over the weekend. With one match remaining in this round, they currently sit at 3/3 wins to kick off the 2025 season in dominant form.
With strong early-season performances, QLD Thunder are proving to be serious contenders for the title this year.
Athletics – World Athletics Indoor Tour, Belgrade
QAS-supported sprint star Torrie Lewis has made a blistering return to racing, cementing her status as Australia’s fastest woman with a new 60m national record at the World Athletics Indoor Tour meet in Belgrade.
Lewis stormed to a 7.14-second finish, securing second place and shattering Taylah Cruttenden’s previous record of 7.24 seconds. Her performance not only marks a major milestone in Australian sprinting but also signals her strong form leading into the international season.
This latest achievement adds to an already impressive list of accolades for the rising sprint sensation, who continues to prove she is one to watch on the global athletics stage. With her record-breaking run, Lewis now holds the fastest 60m time ever recorded by an Australian woman—setting the bar even higher for the future of women’s sprinting.
Under twenty & Open State Championships, ACT
QAS-supported sprint sensation Lachlan Kennedy delivered a historic performance at the ACT Under 20 & Open State Championships, setting an Australian record.
Clocking a blistering 6.43 (+1.2) in the 60m, Kennedy equalled the 10th fastest time in history, shattering a 20-year record previously held by Matt Shirvington. Recognised by World Athletics, his time is the fastest recorded globally this year—cementing his status as one to watch.
Swimming - Open Water Championship, Busselton WA
In Busselton, Kyle Lee (WAIS) clinched the men’s 10km open water title, narrowly out-touching QAS-supported Noosa swimmer Thomas Raymond, who took silver. For the women, Paris silver medallist Moesha Johnson claimed gold, leading a strong QAS-supported contingent. Chelsea Gubecka secured silver, while Jacqueline Davison-McGovern finished just outside the medals in fourth.
In the 5km event, QAS athletes dominated across the board: Thomas Raymond took silver and bronze in the men’s race, while the women’s podium featured QAS stars Moesha Johnson (gold), Maddy Gough (silver), and Chelsea Gubecka and Jacqueline Davison-McGovern sharing bronze.
Rugby 7s - World Sevens, Perth
Back on home soil, the Australian Women’s Rugby 7s team—featuring seven QAS graduates, Teagan Levi, Isabella Nasser, Demi Hayes, Maddison Levi, Heidi Dennis, Charlotte Caslick, and Kahli Henwood—secured a thrilling 28–26 victory over New Zealand in the World Sevens final.
Heidi Dennis was named Player of the Final, while former captain Charlotte Caslick praised the newcomers and celebrated the long-awaited home win:
“This is one of the best wins yet. I’m so proud of the girls, especially those new to the World Series. It’s a special moment for Australian Rugby 7s, and I can’t wait to see what we can do next.”
This marks Australia's first home soil victory since 2018 and brings them closer to New Zealand on the World Series ladder, setting the stage for an exciting season finish.
Monobob - IBSF World Cup, St Moritz
QAS-supported monobob star Bree Walker continued her strong IBSF World Cup season with a second-place finish in St Moritz. She now sits third in the overall standings with 1146 points, trailing Germany’s Lisa Buckwitz (1253) and narrowly behind of Laura Nolte (1171).
Last updated: 03 Feb 2025