11yr old Sophie Hall sets two world record age group records in 3 days!

Great result! I wish her good luck and I hope she won't face health issues because of such active trainings at this early age.

Or James, or any other of the Garritsons that blazed their way through the mid 80s, then disappeared without a trace - like most wunderkinds.

The 1000m was part of a sanctioned meet in Melbourne, they had a number of 1000m races and then about 8 5000m races afterwards, organised by a local club but well organised and has become an annual event over the past few years.

She is definitely another Garritson, the family clearly pushes their children into running and the fact that they allow/condone/force her to wear bun huggers and a crop top at age 9, as if she's an elite athlete, is very telling. Female NCAA runners can't wear a crop top. And no, I have nothing against buns or crops, it just looks ridiculous on a 9 year old running a 2:32 800.

“11-yr old international age record” = pure BS

Ridiculous that anybody would initiate or propagate such a joke.

My opinion of “people” diminishes daily.

We can’t know yet exactly what outcome to expect. Most high school seniors don’t even achieve such times, even with significant training. Thus, I’m impressed - no matter what happens down the road.

When I was 9 and running with Optimist I had silk split shorts and singlet. Loved it, that kit was fast as f👍

As long as she doesn't grow up to judge 11 year olds for what they wear or how fast they run she'll remain a long way ahead of you.

Ever consider that there might not be anything nefarious, it's actually a great thing, or is it just convenient for your ego to believe someone having success must be doing it the wrong way?

You are p#ss weak, I'd love to have this conversation to your face.

Just won National aquathlon champs by miles over a short distance.

What exactly is an "aquathlon"?

In the time it took you to write that question you could have typed “what is an aquathlon” into Google lol

Doesn't look like she is competing in Nationals this weekend in Brisbane.

https://www.athletics.com.au/events/160526/

9:23 3km at 12 years, winning the Open Women's A race at Victorian Milers Club.

9:22.9 I believe. Saw a 15 year old nsw girl ru 9:01 several years ago and she doesn't run anymore I believe. Let's hope Sophie continues to progress.

You ever heard about Daniel Skandera?

This is most possibly not the beginning of anything, like with 99% of these child prodigies.

uup, that's 4 right there, and pretty much the only 4 in history and you know that.

He just came in 14th at Footlocker South as a Sophomore, the highest finishing non Junior or Senior. He's doing just fine and will be a force in track this year and the next few years.

Very sad with Imogen but doesn't run no more. Totally burnt out and injuries. Was a world record holder in juniors and such an amazing talent.