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'''Annabelle Colman''' (born 2 March 2004) is an Australian Paralympic athletics competitor with an intellectual disability. She |
'''Annabelle Colman''' (born 2 March 2004) is an Australian Paralympic athletics competitor with an intellectual disability. She competed at the [[2024 Summer Paralympics|2024 Paris Paralympics]]. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-16 |title=Fearnley Protégé Among Newest Members Of Australian Paralympic Team {{!}} Paralympics Australia |url=https://www.paralympic.org.au/2024/07/fearnley-protege-among-newest-members-of-australian-paralympic-team/ |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=www.paralympic.org.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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==Personal== |
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She is classified as a [[T20 (classification)|T20]] athlete. Her athletics journey started over overseas at the age of seven. It became more serious in Melbourne when she joined Inclusive Sports Training with Liz Gosper and then the Old Xaverians Athletics Club with Anthony de Castella at the age of fifteen.<ref name=":0" /> She represented Australia at the Virtus Global Games in Brisbane winning Gold in the 800 m and 1500 m events.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2024-07-17 |title=Annabelle Colman - Paralympian |url=https://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/2024/07/17/annabelle-colman-paralympian/ |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Sport Inclusion Australia |language=en-US}}</ref> |
She is classified as a [[T20 (classification)|T20]] athlete. Her athletics journey started over overseas at the age of seven. It became more serious in Melbourne when she joined Inclusive Sports Training with Liz Gosper and then the Old Xaverians Athletics Club with Anthony de Castella at the age of fifteen.<ref name=":0" /> She represented Australia at the Virtus Global Games in Brisbane winning Gold in the 800 m and 1500 m events.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2024-07-17 |title=Annabelle Colman - Paralympian |url=https://sportinclusionaustralia.org.au/2024/07/17/annabelle-colman-paralympian/ |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Sport Inclusion Australia |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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At the [[2023 World Para Athletics Championships]], she finished eighth in the Women's 1500 m T20.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australian Athletics Results |url=https://athletics.possumbility.com/athletes/athlete8049.htm |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=athletics.possumbility.com}}</ref> Colman is the current Australian record holder for the Women' 1500 m T20, a record previously held by [[Trish Flavel|Patricia Flavel]]. |
At the [[2023 World Para Athletics Championships]], she finished eighth in the Women's 1500 m T20.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australian Athletics Results |url=https://athletics.possumbility.com/athletes/athlete8049.htm |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=athletics.possumbility.com}}</ref> Colman is the current Australian record holder for the Women' 1500 m T20, a record previously held by [[Trish Flavel|Patricia Flavel]]. At the [[2024 Summer Paralympics|2024 Paris Paralympics]], she finished fourth in the Women's [[Athletics at the 2024 Summer Paralympics – Women's 1500 metres|1500 m T20]], setting an Oceania record in 4:31.54.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australian Athletics Results |url=https://athletics.possumbility.com/athletes/athlete8049.htm |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=athletics.possumbility.com}}</ref> |
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He is coached by Anthony de Castella and Liz Gosper. |
He is coached by Anthony de Castella and Liz Gosper. |
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Latest revision as of 02:50, 25 September 2024
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 2 March 2004 Switzerland |
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| Country |  Australia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Club | Old Xaverians Athletics Club |
Annabelle Colman (born 2 March 2004) is an Australian Paralympic athletics competitor with an intellectual disability. She competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. [1]
Personal
[edit]Colman was born on 2 March 2004 in Switzerland.[2] She attended the Rossbourne School in Melbourne, Victoria.[3]
Athletics
[edit]She is classified as a T20 athlete. Her athletics journey started over overseas at the age of seven. It became more serious in Melbourne when she joined Inclusive Sports Training with Liz Gosper and then the Old Xaverians Athletics Club with Anthony de Castella at the age of fifteen.[2] She represented Australia at the Virtus Global Games in Brisbane winning Gold in the 800 m and 1500 m events.[3]
At the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, she finished eighth in the Women's 1500 m T20.[4] Colman is the current Australian record holder for the Women' 1500 m T20, a record previously held by Patricia Flavel. At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she finished fourth in the Women's 1500 m T20, setting an Oceania record in 4:31.54.[5]
He is coached by Anthony de Castella and Liz Gosper.
References
[edit]- ^ "Fearnley Protégé Among Newest Members Of Australian Paralympic Team | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b Australia, Athletics. "Annabelle Colman". www.athletics.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b admin (17 July 2024). "Annabelle Colman - Paralympian". Sport Inclusion Australia. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Australian Athletics Results". athletics.possumbility.com. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Australian Athletics Results". athletics.possumbility.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.