Jack Anstey
Jack Anstey is an Australian athlete specializing in 800m and 1500m events in Track and Field. In February 2019, in the state of Iowa (USA) Anstey became just the 68th Australian male to run under 4 minutes for the full mile with a time of 3:59.66. He also became just the 12th Australian to achieve this feat indoors.[1][2]
Personal life
Anstey was born in April 1997, to Leigh and Gail, and grew up in Toowoomba, Queensland where he attended Toowoomba State High School. While in High School Jack Anstey won various State titles in events ranging from the 800m to Cross Country. After an early amount of success, he was granted regular opportunities to compete on the national scene mainly competing in the 800m and 1500m.[3] After completing High School, Anstey moved to the United States to further his running career in the NCAA for Illinois State University where he competes in the Missouri Valley Conference.[4] Since competing for Illinois State University, he has become an NCAA Division 1 All American after finishing seventh in the 1500m at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas.
Personal Bests
- 800m: 1:48.78
- 1000m: 2:23.58
- 1500m: 3:41.81
- Mile: 3:59.66
References
- ^ "Jack ANSTEY". iaaf.org. International Association of Athletics Federations.
- ^ "Qld Jnr Champs Preview - U20s distance and 5000m QLD champs". qldathletics.org.au. Queensland Athletics.
- ^ "Distance change proves no obstacle for Anstey". thechronicle.com.au. The Chronicle of Higher Education.
- ^ "Going the Distance: Jack Anstey's journey from the land down under to Illinois State". news.illinoisstate.edu. Illinois State University.