Piper Cornelius

A lifelong athlete, Piper has been involved in track and field since starting Little Athletics at just five years old, growing more passionate about the sport each year. Now a West Australian 100m and 200m sprinter, her connection to athletics goes far beyond competing, spanning officiating, coaching, event management for WA’s state sporting body, and conducting sprint and strength training research as part of a Masters by Research.

Driven by the pursuit of achievement, Piper finds joy in every milestone, from running a PB to finishing a tough training session. That same passion extends into her work as a coach, sport scientist, and researcher, where she takes pride in helping others reach their goals and experience the powerful emotions that come with success.

Pat Carroll

Pat Carroll is a former Australian distance running representative with 18 national appearances and a standout career that includes four Gold Coast Marathon victories. Once ranked in the world’s top 10 for the half marathon, he has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contribution to sport and community health.

Today, Pat channels his experience into coaching, supporting runners both online and through his Brisbane-based group, PCRG. A lifelong athlete, he trains daily, whether paddling, running, or on the spin bike, believing movement is essential for maintaining both a healthy body and mind. Passionate about helping others, Pat continues to inspire runners of all levels to achieve their goals.

Imogen Russell

Imogen is a 400m hurdler and 400m sprinter whose passion for athletics drives her every day. Beyond the track, she is also a qualified dietitian with a love for sharing knowledge and creativity through her YouTube channel and podcast.

Her journey in sport has been shaped by both triumphs and challenges. After experiencing an eating disorder in her late teens and early twenties, triggered by a major injury that left her unable to run or compete, Imogen found motivation for recovery in her deep love of athletics. Returning to competition and rediscovering her strength became not only a personal victory but also a source of inspiration she now shares openly with others.

This experience sparked her pursuit of dietetics, where her passion lies in promoting a healthy relationship with food and body. Imogen believes that nourishing your body is essential for every aspect of health, mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual, and that you can’t be a strong athlete without first being a happy, healthy human.

Now fuelled and thriving, Imogen continues to chase her goals on the track while encouraging others to prioritise health, resilience, and self-belief.

Caitlin Lythgo

Caitlin Lythgo is a 100m and 200m sprinter from the Gold Coast who has been competing on the track since the age of 10, beginning her journey at Little Athletics Gold Coast. Over more than a decade in the sport, she’s discovered a love for the process of improvement and the friendships that come with it.

Now training with Viking Athletics, Caitlin has learned the value of the “one percenters”, the small details that add up to make the biggest difference on race day. Guided by dedicated coaches and driven by supportive training partners, she continues to push herself toward new goals. With the upcoming season ahead, Caitlin is excited to hit the track and chase big results.

Mads biddulph-wall

Mads Biddulph-Wall never saw herself as an athlete. Growing up, she was the “least sporty kid ever” and carried that belief into adulthood. After several years of infertility struggles that left her feeling disconnected from her body and stuck in a mental and physical rut, she turned to running as a way to regain some control.

What started as a small step quickly became a passion. Running not only rebuilt her strength but also transformed the way she saw herself, proving that she was capable of resilience, growth, and pushing through challenges.

Now, Mads shares her journey to inspire other women who’ve been told they’re “unsporty.” Her message is simple but powerful: you can do hard things. Whether it’s lacing up for the first time or chasing new personal goals, she believes running has the power to change lives, just as it changed hers.