Hello everyone,

My name is Ashlyn Blackstock and I am a 22 year old discus and shotput thrower from Lake Macquarie, NSW.

My involvement in athletics began when I was 7 when, after three years of begging, my parents FINALLY took me to Little Athletics. Eastlakes Athlethics has been my club and athletics has been my passion since that day! I started being coached in throws when I was 9 and by the time I was 13 I was winning CHS State, All Schools State, Little Athletics State, National All Schools and National Junior titles and breaking CHS state records. My last years as a high school athlete were saddened by the cancellation of comps due to covid and the passing of my beloved coach Gerry.

I am now coached by Denis Knowles and Stuart Farrant and in the past three years we have significantly changed my throw. This has been a tough journey but during this time I have represented Australia at an U20 & an U23 tour bringing home medals from both and thrown in the Oceania Cup as part of Australia’s winning team. 2026 has been amazing with comps including Track Classics, Maurie Plant, state champs and culminating in the win in Open Womens Discus at Nationals.

I have a packed schedule which includes 6 days of training a week with throws, gym and field work; passing on my knowledge and love of throwing by coaching other young regional athletes; and attending university but I wouldn't have it any other way!

I have big dreams - yes all those dreams every athlete dares to have - Commonwealth Games, World Champs and Olympics. The Oceania Championships in Darwin this year is the next step on this journey.

I really appreciate you clicking and reading and if you would like to donate to help me represent my country that would be lovely.

Thank you so much for your consideration,

Ash