Australian Junior Championships Day 4: Delta double as she claims Australian record

Published Mon 17 Apr 2023

17 April 2023

Australian Junior Championships Day 4: Delta double as she claims Australian record

The strong NSW performance at the Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Championships continued on day four with more National records and astounding individual performances by Delta Amidzovski and Izzi Louison-Roe.

Delta Amidzovski – smashes Australian record

This summer over the 76cm 100m hurdles, Delta Amidzovski has been consistent, clocking times around the 13.40s, running 13.45 to win the Australian All Schools, 13.51 at the ACT State Champs and 13.42 during the NSW Championships, so to run an Australian record of 13.02 in the final of the Australian under-18 100m hurdles even shocked Delta.

“I didn’t really look at it (the record), but my dad said go for it,” recalled Delta.

“Give it all you can,” her dad said to her. “I honestly didn’t think I would (break it) but the fact I did, I’m really happy.”

The time shattered the National record of 13.14 seconds, set by Sally Pearson in 2003 and equalled in 2018 by WA’s Sophie White.

After the race commentator announced she had broken the record, Delta was a little emotional.

“I was about to cry at the finish line it is such a blessing, you put in lots of hard work and you see it pay off. Sally has always been an idol when I was growing up. She has always been one of Australia’s best hurdlers.”

NSW teammate Jasynta Lampret was also rewarded with a personal best, clocking 13.49 as both ran well under the Commonwealth Games standard.

Izzi Louison-Roe – three National titles in 3 hours

In a stunning day of athletics, Izzi Louison-Roe, 15, won two National titles, just 10 minutes apart, then added a third title three hours later. After an early heat of the under-17 100m hurdles, Izzi endured a long high jump competition in the sun, claiming the under-18 title with a clearance of 1.80m and putting herself in the box seat for Commonwealth Youth selection. Immediately she finished the high jump, she was on the start line in the hurdles final, where she took the title comfortably in a PB time of 14.04 seconds. After two consecutive medal presentations to collect her spoils, she was off to compete in the under-17 triple jump where she took control of the competition with her opening jump of 12.70m. It was sufficient to secure the title by 54cm.

Daniel Williams – clinches distance double

15-year-old Daniel Williams opted to compete in a higher age division to give himself a shot at Commonwealth Youth selection and had no trouble winning the under-18 middle distance double. After securing the 800m title on Saturday, he overcame a strong 1500m field to take the win in 3:52.47. It was his third consecutive National championships double in 12 months.

Daniel reflected on the season and athletics overall.

“My focus on 400s mid-season translated well into my 800m success - it made the first lap more controlled. Further on my training will concentrate on the 800m and 1500m,” said the NSW North Coast Year 10 student.

A popular team member, Daniel was surrounded by a group of supporters wait for him at the finish of each race.

“That group is from Adelaide (Australian All Schools), as we all stayed together. I’ve made some good friends and relationships out of athletics with likeminded people.”

In Brief

UTS Norths athlete Matthew Hunt equalled the Australian under-18 400m hurdles record, only to finish second in a very high quality race. Matthew clocked 51.75 to equal the old record set in 2008, as he placed second behind Queensland’s Jack Love who clocked 51.62.

The under-17 women’s hammer throw was a thrilling competition, with the medals decided in the final round. Favourite going into the competition, Brooke Williams, but she was sitting in fourth after three rounds, where just 53cm separated the top-4. On her fourth and last attempt, Brooke grabbed the lead with a throw of 48.07m, a distance that stood up for the win by 60cm.

NSW dominated the under-17 5000m walk with Zoe Woods winning in a time of 24:07.69. She defeated Sienna Pitcher (24:47.38) and Ciara Cassilles (26:55.56). Earlier in the championships Zoe had placed fifth in the 800m.

Four NSW athletes dominated the under-18 triple jump where 17cm separated second to fifth place. Lian Anagnostopoulos, moved through the field, up to third by round three, ahead of taking silver on his last attempt with a distance of 13.70m.

The status of Cowra’s Ky Garratt continues to grow, with a dominate win in Brisbane. He reached 58.09m in round four to win the under-17 hammer throw by a staggering eight metres.

NSW athletes crowned Australian Champions on Day 3:

U18 100m hurdles Delta Amidzovski 13.02 (Australian record)

U18 4x400m relay Shari Hurdman, Samara Bond, Phoebe Doran, Ella Penman 3:44.37

U18 High Jump Izobelle Louison-Roe 1.80m

U18 5000m walk Aiva Pinches 25:01.13

U17 100m Grace Krause 11.91

U17 400m Phoebe Doran 56.11
U17 1500m Claudia Meaker 4:28.37

U17 100m hurdles Izobelle Louison-Roe 14.04

U17 Triple Jump Izobelle Louison-Roe 12.70m

U17 Shot Put Manaia Coulter 14.00m

U17 Hammer Throw Brooke Williams 48.07m

U17 5000m Walk Zoe Woods 24:07.69