Results Wrap: QAS-supported athletes excel in pre-Olympic events

World Triathlon Championship, Hamburg, Germany:

QAS-supported triathlete Matt Hauser has put his Olympic rivals on notice ahead of the Paris Games after winning a gold medal in Hamburg. The 26-year-old finished the World Triathlon Championship course in 50 minutes and 3 seconds ahead of fellow Queenslander Luke Willian in 11th place. Hauser said it was a tough race but a good confidence booster heading into Paris. You can watch Matt Hauser compete in the Olympic Triathlon event on Tuesday 30th July. Good luck Matt!

Matildas v France B International, Marbella, Spain:

QAS-supported soccer player and Matildas travelling reserve, Sharn Freier, has scored Australia’s only goal against Canada on her debut for the team. Despite the 22-year-old’s last-minute call up from the bench due to team injuries, Freier made the most of a pass from Mary Fowler to send the ball to the back of the net in the 23rd minute. However it was Canada who claimed the win against Australia in the Matilda’s final international game before the Paris Olympics.

2024 Hockey Australia Under 18 Championships, Gold Coast, Australia:

Congratulations to seven of our QAS-supported hockey players in the Women’s Under 18 Queensland team who helped Queensland become national champions. The team defeated Victoria 1-0 in the final held on the Gold Coast. QAS-supported Tammin Andrews and Meka Crick were the tournament’s equal highest goal scorers.

QAS-supported Matthew Hawthorn helped the Men’s Under 18 Queensland team finish second in the tournament, losing to Victoria 2-0. He was also the second-highest goal scorer in the tournament. Congratulations Matthew!

Paralympic Selection:

Congratulations to seven of our QAS-supported athletes selected to represent Australia in the Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Team at the Paralympic Games. Making their Paralympic debuts will be Brayden Foxley-Conolly, Ella Sabljak, Josh Nicholson, Beau Vernon, and Emilie Miller. They’ll be led by QAS-supported Chris Bond and Ryley Batt. Chris Bond is confident heading into the Games, saying this is the strongest Australian squad the team has had in wheelchair rugby. Good luck team!