Rowville Lakes Little Athletics star Chloe Johnstone wins gold

After following in her sister’s footsteps, Chloe joined Rowville Lakes Little Athletics. But now the champ is running for gold.

Track star Chloe Johnstone.

Nominee: Chloe Johnstone, 10

Suburb: Rowville

Sport: Athletics

Club: Rowville Lakes Little Athletics Club

Coach: Mike Kerr

How old were you when you took up your sport? Six

How did you get involved in this sport?

My big sister started doing athletics. At first I didn’t want to do it but eventually joined in.

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Recent competitions:

— Qualified in 800m and 1500m for the national championship in Darwin in September;

— Qualified for the U12 girls Victorian hockey team. National Championships are in Bendigo in August.

Recent awards:

— Bronze medal in relay at the National Athletics Championship;

— gold and two silvers at State athletics;

— won regional 400m, 800m and 1500m, fourth in all three at State;

What has been your biggest success?

Winning a bronze medal at 2018 National Championships in a medley relay. Anchored the team in running the 300m leg.

Describe your training routine:

Monday — running training for 1.5 hours.

Tuesday — football training.

Wednesday — running for 1.5 hours.

Thursday — hockey training.

Friday — rest.

Saturday — hockey in the morning & if it doesn’t clash, cross country running.

Sunday — eastern region hockey training, then straight to football.

What do you love most about your sport?

I love competing and pushing myself to be the best I can be. I even hate losing at board games.

Describe the toughest challenge you’ve faced:

I hurt my foot leading up to state athletics earlier this year so I couldn’t train leading up to the event. My parents suggested I pull out but I desperately wanted to run. I was very happy to finish fourth in all three events, 400, 800 and 1500 and ran a personal best in two of them.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?

My dream job is to make the Olympics. Running is my favourite but playing for the Hockeryroos would be amazing.

Who are your sporting heroes?

Usain Bolt is my all time favourite. He is soooo fast.

‘I couldn’t have done this without …’

My coaches in all of my sports, but mainly my family. My mum and dad drive me to all my training and events. My older sister Sophie and younger brother Mitchell, are my biggest supporters — when they’re not competing in their own sports.

Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

Sport is the best. All kids should do sport, maybe not as much as me, but they should be active.

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