User:Habst/Hannah Jones (hurdler)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | 5 October 1995 (28 years, 318 days old)[1] |
| Home town | Cherrybrook, New South Wales, Australia[2] |
| Education | University of New South Wales[3] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 metres hurdles 60 metres hurdles |
| Coached by | Sally Pearson[3] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals |
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| Personal bests | |
| Updated on 28 December 2023 | |
Hannah Jones (born 5 October 1995) is an Australian hurdler specializing in the 100 metres hurdles. She was the bronze medalist at the 2023 Australian Athletics Championships, qualifying her for the world championships where she did not advance to the semifinals.
Biography
Jones is from the Cherrybrook suburb of Sydney, Australia.[2] She had a successful under-20 athletics career, winning a bronze medal at the 2012 Australian U18 championships. At the Australian trials for the 2014 World U20 Championships in Athletics, Jones won her semifinal but fell in the finals and did not make the team.[3][1]
In 2019, Jones moved to Gold Coast, Queensland to be coached by Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson while studying at the University of New South Wales.[3]
In 2021, Jones achieved her best national placing with a runner-up finish at the Australian Athletics Championships, behind Liz Clay. Despite this, she was not selected for the Australian Olympic team.[3]
Jones qualified for the 2023 World Athletics Championships by placing 3rd at the 2023 Australian Athletics Championships. At the world championships, Jones finished 8th in her heat and did not advance to the semifinals.[1]
Statistics
Personal bests
| Event | Mark | Place | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres hurdles | 12.91 (+0.5 m/s) |  |
Oceania Invitational 1 | Gold Coast, Australia | 5 June 2021 | [1] |
| 12.80 w (+2.5 m/s) | |
KBC Night of Athletics | Heusden, Belgium | 15 July 2023 | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Habst/Hannah Jones at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b "Hills Athletic Stars to Take on The World's Best". Hills to Hawkesbury Community News.
- ^ a b c d e "Hannah Jones Biography | Athletics Australia". Athletics Australia.
External links
Category:Living people
Category:1995 births
Category:Australian female hurdlers
Category:21st-century Australian women