Joshua Azzopardi Explained

Joshua Azzopardi
Nationality:	Australian
Sport:	Athletics
Event:	Sprint
Birth Date:	27 November 1999
Pb:	100m: 10.14 (Geneva, 2024)

Joshua Azzopardi (born 27 November 1999) is an Australian sprinter. In 2024, he became Oceania champion in the 100 metres.^[1]

Early life

From Sydney, he started athletics when he was six years-old. He also played Australian Rules Football as a youngster and played rugby league for Camden Rams. He was offered a Rugby Sevens contract by Rugby Australia in 2019, but declined in order to focus on athletics. He received a New South Wales Institute of Sport scholarship.^[2]

Career

He ran as part of the Australian 4x100m relay team which qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the 2024 World Relays Championships in Nassau, Bahamas.^[3]

In June 2024, he won gold in the 100 metres at the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championships in Suva, Fiji, ahead of Australian champion Sebastian Sultana.^{[4] [5]}

In July 2024, he was selected for the 100 metres at the 2024 Paris Olympics.^[6] He was also selected for the 4x100m relay team in Paris.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Joshua Azzopardi. World Athletics. 22 July 2024.
2. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Aussie speedster who shunned 'tempting' Rugby Australia lure opens up on bold Olympics dream. Nine.com. 22 July 2024. Zachary. Gates. 2023.
3. Web site: Watch Athletics. Men 4x100m Results - World Athletics Relays Championships 2024. 12 May 2024. 5 May 2024.
4. Web site: PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: AUSTRALIA'S JOSHUA AZZOPARDI SECURES 100M QUOTA. Olympics.com. 22 July 2024. Prathamesh. Palshikar. 16 July 2024.
5. Web site: Oceania Athletics Championships. World Athletics. 22 July 2024. 1 June 2024.
6. Web site: Australian Josh Azzopardi added to Olympic 100m field. espn. 22 July 2024. 16 July 2024.
7. Web site: PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS: NICOLA OLYSLAGER HEADLINES 75-MEMBER AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS TEAM - FULL LIST. Olympics.com. 22 July 2024. 16 July 2024.