Out and About Marketing and Media Junior Athlete of the Year
Megan Dunn – Cycling
In August, at the 2009 Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Russia, Dunn claimed three gold medals to take her tally to six junior world championship victories. Dunn emerged victorious as part of the Australian team in the women’s team pursuit and then rode solo in the women’s omnium and women’s points race. Her six junior world championship victories in 2008 and 2009 saw Dunn recognised as the most successful junior cyclist in the history of the sport.
Alex Carver – Cycling
Alex Carver has moved through the NSWIS Emerging Athlete Program to become one of the most exciting junior prospects in Australian cycling. Carver achieved his main goal for 2009 by winning the madison at the world junior championships to cement his place as one of the world’s top junior cyclists. Carver also picked up two golds and a silver at the 2009 Oceania Track Championships.
Nathan Johnstone – Winter Sports
Nathan Johnstone enjoyed a breakout season in 2008/09. Competing in only his second year of the world cup circuit, Johnstone finished second in the overall world cup standings, finishing with two silver medals. He also finished in 10th place in La Molina, Spain. Johnstone is one of the few competitors that performs the double cork spin in the men’s half-pipe event, a highly difficult and technical manoeuvre.
Casey Eastham – Hockey (Women)
Casey Eastham was a revelation for the Hockeyroos during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and continued her strong international form during the nomination period. A member of the national side, Eastham’s shining results from 2009 include a gold medal at the Spar Cup, and silver medal at the Champions Trophy.
Emily Hurtz – Hockey (Women)
At only 19, Emily Hurtz is one of the brightest prospects in Australia’s hockey future. Hurtz contributed strongly to a gold medal at the Spar Cup, and silver medal at the Champions Trophy during the nomination period and is set to be a prominent fixture for the Hockeyroos’ for many years to come.