No Shortage of Records on Short Track

Recent changes to technical regulations now allow Indoor races to be staged on Short Track, creating new opportunities for events once limited to indoor facilities. Across Oceania, the 60m is quickly becoming a staple on competition schedules.

In a rainy Brisbane, Lachlan Kennedy (AUS) clocked an impressive 6.55, equalling the second-fastest all-time 60m in Oceania with Rohan Brownings 2021 run in Wollongong (AUS). Lachlan’s world-leading performance for 2025 is also a qualifier for the World Indoor Championships in March.

Papua New Guinea’s Pais Wisil continued his strong form, breaking the national 60m Short Track record with a 6.76, surpassing Peter Pulu’s previous mark of 6.79.

Siblings Chloe and Claudie David of Vanuatu both ran faster than the previous 60m best for Vanuatu (9.08), with Chloe ultimately setting the new national record at 8.05.

Throughout Oceania, athletes are preparing for National Short Track championships and trials, with sights set on the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, March 21-23.

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