Year 7 student Jeremie has recently achieved an incredible milestone, being selected to represent Victoria at the National Athletics Championships after winning bronze at the State Championships in high jump. His achievement reflects years of dedication and a growing passion for athletics that began during his primary school years.
Jeremie first discovered his talent for athletics through school sports days, where he quickly found success in the high jump event. Reflecting on how his athletics journey began, Jeremie explained:
Through school athletic sports in Grade 4 I started to win high jump and went through all the levels to regional and state in Grade 5 and 6. I joined Frankston Little Athletics in October 2025 for my first season.
Since joining Frankston Little Athletics, Jeremie has continued to develop his skills and confidence, competing against athletes from across the state. When he found out he had placed third at the State Championships and secured the bronze medal, it was a moment he will always remember.
I was calm, I was excited and I couldn’t believe I had got 3rd.
For Jeremie, the most enjoyable part of high jump is the feeling that comes with successfully clearing the bar.
Getting over the bar and just knowing that it makes me feel happy.
One of the most special moments in Jeremie's athletics journey so far came when he learned he had been selected to represent Victoria at the Australian Little Athletics Championships, something he had long hoped to achieve.
Finding out that I was selected for the Victorian team in the Australian Little Athletics Championships was a dream come true.
Jeremie says his motivation to continue improving and training comes from wanting to push himself to be the best he can be.
Trying to be the best motivates me.
Looking ahead to the National Championships, Jeremie is excited about the opportunity to compete on the national stage and experience such a major event for the first time. He says he is particularly looking forward to being part of the event and enjoying the experience.
Just being there and being able to appreciate the moment and it’s a good holiday!
Jeremie also shared some advice for other students who might be thinking about trying athletics or getting involved in sport.
Try your best, it doesn’t matter if you fail, keep on trying and don’t give up and make sure you enjoy it.
The College congratulates Jeremie on this outstanding achievement and wishes him every success as he represents Victoria on the national stage.