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The Olympics Tokyo is well underway!

We were so excited to have Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« alumni Charlie Hunter (2014) represent Australia in the Men’s 800m. Charlie made it through to the semi-finals on 1 August making Australian Olympic history as one of three Aussies to ever get through to this competitive stage. This was also Charlie's first Olympics!

In a strong and gallant effort, Charlie finished his semi-final race in just 1:46.73.

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« students, staff and community are so incredibly proud of Charlie who gave it everything in a very tough race.

In the lead up to Charlie's Olympic journey, the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« community shared their support to rally him on. 

Thank you to everyone who joined in. Take a look at our messages of support below as we Cheered on Charlie!

Charlie facts:

At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«

• Charlie attended Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« from 2002 (Kindergarten) to 2014 (Year 12)
• He still holds School records in:
  • Junior School, Age 11 and 12 - 800m and Prep Open 1500m
  • Senior School, Age 16, Senior - 800m and Open 1500m
  • ISA (Independent Sporting Association), Senior 800m, Intermediate 1500m, Senior 1500m, Intermediate 3000m and Senior 3000m
• He was:
  • Sportsman of the Year in 2014
  • Cross Country Runner of the Year in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014
  • Athlete of the Year in 2011, 2013, 2014 
  • Captain of the NSW All Schools Cross Country team and finished 2nd in Australia in his event

Breaking records

• Earlier this year, he broke the Australian indoor records at 800m and the mile, twice, with times of 1.45.59 and 3.53.49
• Then in the 2021 outdoor NCAAs, he came third in the 800m, with two PBs of 1.45.75, then 1.45.23.
• Two weeks later he ran a time of 1.44.35 – the second fastest 800m in Australian history!