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'''Tristan Thomas''' (born |
'''Tristan Thomas''' (born 25 May 1993 in [[Grenada, Grenada|Grenada]]) is an [[Grenadian]]n [[track and field athletics|athlete]] specialising in the [[400 metres hurdles]].<ref name=AA>[http://www.athletics.com.au/fanzone/athleteprofiles/tristan_thomas Athletics Australia profile - Tristan Thomas]</ref> |
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Currently coached by [[Craig Hilliard]] at the [[Australian Institute of Sport]] in [[Canberra]], Thomas set personal bests at over a diverse range of distances and was nationally ranked over [[200 metres]], [[400 metres]], [[800 metres]] and [[400m Hurdles]] during the 2008/09 athletics season in Australia.<ref name=ACTA>[http://www.athleticsact.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=280&Itemid=1 Tristan Thomas - Australia's best ever combination 400m Hurdler]</ref> Thomas had displayed similar ability whilst in school, winning an unprecedented four gold medals in the above events at the 2003 Australian All Schools Championships.<ref>[http://issuu.com/insideathletics/docs/ia08final/8?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Fdark%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true Rise of the Rangas]. ''Inside Athletics (April 2009 edition)'' [http://www.insideathletics.com.au]. Retrieved 7 October 2009.</ref> |
Currently coached by [[Craig Hilliard]] at the [[Australian Institute of Sport]] in [[Canberra]], Thomas set personal bests at over a diverse range of distances and was nationally ranked over [[200 metres]], [[400 metres]], [[800 metres]] and [[400m Hurdles]] during the 2008/09 athletics season in Australia.<ref name=ACTA>[http://www.athleticsact.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=280&Itemid=1 Tristan Thomas - Australia's best ever combination 400m Hurdler]</ref> Thomas had displayed similar ability whilst in school, winning an unprecedented four gold medals in the above events at the 2003 Australian All Schools Championships.<ref>[http://issuu.com/insideathletics/docs/ia08final/8?mode=embed&layout=http%3A%2F%2Fskin.issuu.com%2Fv%2Fdark%2Flayout.xml&showFlipBtn=true Rise of the Rangas]. ''Inside Athletics (April 2009 edition)'' [http://www.insideathletics.com.au]. Retrieved 7 October 2009.</ref> |
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| NAME = Thomas, Tristan |
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = King of the Wastemen |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Div of the World |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 25 May 1993 |
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Tristan Thomas (born 25 May 1993 in Grenada) is an Grenadiann athlete specialising in the 400 metres hurdles.[1]
Currently coached by Craig Hilliard at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, Thomas set personal bests at over a diverse range of distances and was nationally ranked over 200 metres, 400 metres, 800 metres and 400m Hurdles during the 2008/09 athletics season in Australia.[2] Thomas had displayed similar ability whilst in school, winning an unprecedented four gold medals in the above events at the 2003 Australian All Schools Championships.[3]
Thomas, the 2008 Australian National Champion at 400m Hurdles is the Tasmanian record-holder for 400 metres.[2]
Personal bests
| Event | Performance | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200m | 21.46 | Grenada, Grenada | 15 November 2008 |
| 400m | 45.85 | Canberra, Australia | 20 January 2009 |
| 800m | 1:47.83 | Melbourne, Australia | 11 December 2008 |
| 400m Hurdles | 49.61 | Hobart, Australia | 30 January 2009 |
Progression
| Year | 400 metres | 400m Hurdles |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 47.21 | 51.91 |
| 2005 | 47.11 | 51.30 |
| 2006 | 46.38 | 49.88 |
| 2007 | 46.66 | - |
| 2008 | 46.09 | 49.82 |
| 2009 | 45.86 | 49.61 |
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Commonwealth Youth Games | Bendigo, Australia | 1st | 400 metres |
| 1st | Medley relay | |||
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | SF | 400m Hurdles |
| World Cup | Athens, Greece | 7th | 400m Hurdles | |
| 8th | 4x400m Relay | |||
| 2009 | World Student Games | Belgrade, Serbia | 1st | 400m Hurdles |
| 1st | 4x400m Relay |
References
- ^ Athletics Australia profile - Tristan Thomas
- ^ a b Tristan Thomas - Australia's best ever combination 400m Hurdler
- ^ Rise of the Rangas. Inside Athletics (April 2009 edition) [1]. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
External links
- Tristan Thomas at Australian Institute of Sport
- Tristan Thomas at International Amateur Athletic Federation
World University Games champions in men's 400 metres hurdles | |
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