I am a 23 year old javelin thrower. I have been fortunate enough to represent Australia a number of times at a junior level and am now entering the senior ranks. As a self funded athlete, being able to travel for training and competition opportunities can be quite costly.

This season I hope to be heading across to Europe again to compete against the worlds best to improve my ranking ahead of the commonwealth games and in the next few years the world championships and Olympics.

Like many elite athletes I have to balance training and work which can feel like an impossible task. With funding I would be able to prioritise my training, recovery and competitions to support my journey to global championships in the near future!

Achievements 🏆:

• Currently ranked 61 in the world

• Ranked 3rd in Australia (by world rankings)

• PB of 59.59m makes me the 8th best female javelin thrower in Australian history at just 23 years old

• 9th place finish at the 2022 world u20 athletics championships in Colombia.

My Goals:

• This year I aim to break into the Top 30 in the world

• Qualify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

• 2027 World Athletics Championships

• 2028 Olympic Games

• Break the Australian women’s javelin record

I have very big ambitions for my javelin career and whole heartedly believe I am capable of achieving all of them all. With the right support there’s no reason why I can’t make it a reality!

What your support will help with…

Elite sport is incredibly costly, travelling with the necessary equipment as a javelin thrower can make it much more difficult. I am seeking financial support to help with the following:

• International travel expenses

• Equipment

• Recovery and overseas support

Donations made through the ASF are tax-deductible and will have a great, direct impact on my athletic journey! Any amount big or small helps immensely!

You can follow along with my travel, training and competitions on my social media, Instagram is frequently updated with training progress and competitions recaps @mackenzie_mielczarek