Hammer thrower and record setter Sarah Ringrose shows promising future in the sport

Liverpool Leader: Sarah Ringrose is dominating hammer throw events across Australia having claimed her third consecutive state and national titles. 

Junior Sports Star Sarah Ringrose(16) from Badgery's Creek, is an Australian hammer throw champion in several categories.

THE name Sarah Ringrose is dominating hammer throw events across Australia.

The 16-year-old has won three consecutive state and national titles, making her this week’s Junior Sports Star award nominee.

Sarah Ringrose has always been playing throwing sports but has shown great potential with the hammer. Picture: Robert Pozo

Sarah excels in shot put, javelin, discus and even horse riding but her talent really shines when she picks up the hammer.

“I used to do shot put and discus in primary school. Then my friend suggested I start hammer throw and introduced me to the coaches when I was 14,” she said.

“I like the fact it’s different, not many people know what it is.”

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From there the rest has become history. Last year she set the under-16 Australian Youth Championship meet record of 51.81m.

Former Olympian and co-coach Karyne Di Marco said Sarah, who has a personal best of 52.58m, shows huge potential.

Dan Suchy said Sarah is an achiever on the sporting field and in the classroom.

Sarah’s co-coach, Karyne Di Marco represented Australia at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

“She’s got the ability and I can see she’s passionate about what she does,” Di Marco said.

Co-coach Breanne Clement said Sarah shows “amazing commitment”.

“Her attitude and independence, competing at every competition, no matter where it is, really makes her stand out.”

For the second time, Athletics Australia has selected Sarah for the under-17 national elite athlete’s development squad.

To nominate someone for the Junior Sports Star award, go to juniorsportsstar.com.au. Rebel is a major sponsor and Seven is the media partner.

Sarah’s school athletics director Dan Suchy said she sets a high bar in every field.

“She is a very wonderful, lovely girl who’s not just a sports person but good at ­academics too,” Suchy said.