24 HOUR WORLDS
The IAU conducts a biannual 24 Hour World Championships event. World 24 Hour Championships events have been undertaken since 2001 (San Giovanni Lupototo, Italy) and until about 2012 it was anticipated that Championships would occur annually. After some difficulties and the need to cancel the 2011 World Championship event (Brugg, Switzerland), the IAU decided to focus on a biannual approach alternating years with World 100km Championships.
AURA will continue to select teams to represent Australia at future 24 Hour World Championships. AURA has a desire to send both a large team (6 men and 6 women) and team with strong qualifiers. Details of future championships and the selection process will be available from this page via document links below.
To be considered for selection in general, a qualifying standard must be met. Standards may vary for each event. Historically, the primary standard has been 240 km for men and 220 km for women. Athletes who have achieved performances in the range of 220km for men and 200km for women are encouraged to apply. Selection is at the discretion of the Selection Committee and the final decision lies with the Executive Committee.
The principal qualifying events in Australia are the
Sri Chinmoy Canberra 24/48 held in March, the Coburg 24 hr held in April, the
Southern Sydney 24 Hour Ultra (24 & 48) in June, the
Australian 24 Hour Track Invitational in July. Overseas events may be considered for qualifying. Immediately past World Championship events are always valid for qualifying purposes.
The next World Championships will be held in Chinese Taipei on the 2nd & 3rd December, 2023.
DOCUMENTATION
- Team Selection Criteria
- Athlete Agreement
- Athlete Code of Conduct
- Team Application Form
- GIS
PAST EVENTS:
The 2023 IAU 24H World Championships took place on 2nd-3rd December in Chinese Taipei.
Nakata Miho from Japan (270.363km – World Best Performance) and Aleksandr Sorokin from Lithuania (301.790km) won the Championship. Lithuania took gold for the Mens Team Championships, and Poland took gold for the Womens Team Championships.
Applications were opened 15 Jul 2023 and closed on 28 Jul 2019. Selections were announced on 4th August 2023.
MEN:
- Kevin Muller (Captain)
- Michael Hooker
- Matthew Griggs
- Grant Brisbin
- John Yoon
- Joe Ward
WOMEN:
- Allicia Heron (Captain)
- Sharene Blake
- Cassie Cohen
- Maree Connor
- Jenny White
- Chrissy Redwood
Team Results:
- Mens Team: 732.851km (5th)
- Womens Team: 674.108km (6th)
Individual Results:
MEN:
- Grant Brisbin, 254.335km - 19th
- John Yoon, 245.925km - 25th
- Matthew Griggs, 232.591km - 40th
- Joe Ward, 210.00km - 69th
- Kevin Muller, 190.014km - 93rd
- Michael Hooker, 166.000km - 109th
WOMEN:
- Maree Connor, 232.135km - 15th
- Sharene Blake, 228.185km - 18th
- Jenny White, 213.788km - 35th
- Cassie Cohen, 203.381km - 42nd
- Allicia Heron, 184.336km - 60th
- Chrissy Redwood, 100km - 106th
Results Files:
The 2019 IAU 24H World Championships took place on 26th – 27th October in Albi, France. It was the biggest championship so far with recorded 45 Member Federation participated in the event. Camille Herron from USA (270,116 km – World Best Performance) and Aleksandr Sorokin from Lithuania (278,973– Lithuanian Best Performance) won the Championship. USA took gold for both Women and Men Team Championships.
Applications were opened 15 Jun 2019 and closed on 15 Jul 2019. Selections were announced on 22 Jul 2019.
MEN:
- Matthew Eckford
- Kevin Muller
- John Yoon
- Stephen Redfern
- Ewan Horsburgh
- Kay Bretz
- John Pearson
- Barry Loveday
- Dan Symonds
WOMEN:
- Nicole Barker
- Tia Jones
- Nikki Wynd
- Donna Urquhart
- Simone Hayes
Team Results:
- Mens Team: 747.300km (4th)
- Womens Team: 612.770km (11th)
Individual Results:
MEN:
- Kay Bretz, 259.670km - 11th
- Kevin Muller, 246.293km - 21st
- Ewan Horsburgh, 241.813km - 27th
- Stephen Redfern, 221.771km - 50th
- John Yoon, 215.787km - 58th
- Matthew Eckford,194.007km - 104th
WOMEN:
- Donna Urquhart, 206.861km - 37th
- Nicole Barker, 204.444km - 40th
- Simone Hayes, 201.463km - 48th
- Nikki Wynd, 181.544km - 77th
- Tia Jones, 128.329km - 121st
Team coach Martin Fryer said to the team shortly after the race “That is a very creditable set of results for us and you all should be proud, despite things not always going to plan. We batted way above our average and I know we left an extremely positive, indelible imprint on the event and the people that we met and interacted with.
“Unbelievably superb camaraderie was shown by all of the Emus and their super crew. I am humbled by the courage and sportsmanship shown by the runners and the incredible, limitless energy and enthusiasm displayed by the crew.
“Thank you all for an experience that I will never forget, but also for the timeless imprint you left on this event and town as fine ambassadors for Australia.”
The 2017 World 24 Hour Championships were held in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 1-2 July 2017.
There were 40 nations and 290 individual competitors at this championships. The winning nations were the Japan in the mens competition with 783.159km from their top 3 finishers, and the USA in the ladies event with 740.856km.
MEN:
- John Pearson (Captain)
- Michael Thwaites
- Matthew Eckford
- Ewan Horsburgh
- Kevin Muller
WOMEN:
- Jodie Oborne (Captain)
- Nicole Barker
- Sharon Scholz
- Nikki Wynd
Team Results:
Mens Team: 673.294km (10th)
Womens Team: 614.368km (11th)
Individual Results:
MEN:
- Ewan Horsburgh, 240.442km - 29th
- Kevin Muller, 229.657km - 40th
- John Pearson, 203.196km - 84th
- Matthew Eckford, 191.632km - 97th
- Michael Thwaites, 180.478km - 113th
WOMEN:
- Nicole Barker, 218.480km - 24th
- Nikki Wynd, 214.317km - 29th
- Jodie Oborne, 181.571km - 69th
- Sharon Scholz, 113.988km - 117th
The 2015 World 24 Hour Championships were held in Turin, Italy on 11 - 12 April 2015.
There were 40 nations and 302 competitors at this championships. The winning nations were the United Kingdom in the mens competition with 770km from their top 3 finishers, and the United States of America in the ladies event with 702km.
The Australian mens team performed outstandingly and secured a team silver for their effort with 752km. This was the best Australian team achievement for a World 24 Hour event. The only other podium team result was a bronze achieved by the 2010 womens team.
MEN:
- Matthew Eckford
- Ewan Horsburgh
- Michael Thwaites
- John Pearson
- Kevin Muller
- Barry Loveday
WOMEN:
- Jodie Oborne
- Kerrie Bremner
- Deb Nicholl
- Emma Vaughan
- Bernadette Benson
Team Results:
- Mens Team: 752km, 2nd
- Womens Team: 519km, 19th
Individual Results:
MEN:
- Matthew Eckford, 255.033km - 10th
- Ewan Horsburgh, 249.716km - 14th
- Michael Thwaites, 247.916km - 16th
- John Pearson, 241.430km - 24th
- Kevin Muller, 228.591km - 47th
- Barry Loveday, 211.048km - 94th
WOMEN:
- Jodie Oborne, 230.244km - 43rd (6th female)
- Kerrie Bremner, 164.244km - 203rd (76th female)
- Deb Nicholl, 124.817km - 259th (103rd female)
- Emma Vaughan, 114.817km - 271st (110th female)
- Bernadette Benson, 105.650km - 282nd (115th female)
The 2013 World 24 Hour Championships were held in Steenbergen, the Netherlands on 11 - 12 May 2013.
There were 243 finishers from 27 nations at this championships. The winning nations were the United States of America in both the mens and womens competitions with 780km (men) and 710km (women) from their top 3 finishers.
For full results, click HERE
Team:
Team Manager:
Robert Boyce (Vic) MEN:
John Pearson (Qld, captain)
David Kennedy (WA)
Ewan Horsburgh (NSW)
Rick Cooke (Vic)
Malcolm Gamble (Vic) WOMEN:
Sharon Scholz (Vic)
Allison Lilley (NSW)
Bernadette Benson (WA)
Team Results: Mens Team: 686.631km, 7th
Womens Team: 616.295km, 9th
Individual Results: MEN:
Malcolm Gamble, 231.852km - 29th
John Pearson, 231.203km - 33rd
Ewan Horsburgh, 223.576km - 38th
David Kennedy, 220.739 - 41st
Rick Cooke, 163.174km - 105th
WOMEN:
Bernadette Benson, 216.343km - 20th female
Sharon Scholz, 206.286km - 35th female
Allison Lilley, 193.667km - 51st female
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