Nicolette Donofrio dominated her older competitors to claim multiple medals at the Athletics Australia Championships

Fourteen year-old from Hunters Hill is the under 16 200m national champion

Nicolette Donofrio has been nominated for News Local’s Junior Sports Star-Individual award.

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Age is no barrier for Nicolette Donofrio.

The 14 year-old athletics superstar from Hunters Hill was named under 16 200m national champion after dominating at the Athletics Australia Championships earlier this month.

Despite competing against girls two years older than her, Nicolette claimed gold with a lightning quick time of 25.60.

She also added to her medal haul from the competition with a silver in the 4 x 100m relay and bronzes in hurdles and the 4 x 200m relay.

Nicolette’s athletic prowess is no surprise considering her elite pedigree- both of her parents Vicki and Pino are national champions in martial arts.

Nicolette won gold, silver and bronze at the recent Athletics Australia Championships.

Not one to rest on her laurels however, Nicolette is currently training 12 hours a week as she looks ahead to her next challenge.

“I’m training hard for (the world juniors) and for the Canadian Championships in July,” she said.

“But my biggest dream is to make it to the Olympics.”

Nicolette Donofrio has been nominated for NewsLocal’s Junior Sports Star-Individual award.

The Local Sports Stars program is searching for outstanding athletes aged under 18, as well as those that love and contribute to making sport a great experience for everyone.

The program has five categories: Junior Sports Star Individual, Junior Sports Star Team, Young Sporting Spirit Individual, Young Sporting Spirit Team and Service to Sport.

To nominate someone go to localsportsstars.com.au