New 3 x Australian Champion: Claudia Hollingsworth

We’re joined by Claudia Hollingsworth, one of the most exciting rising stars in middle-distance running.

At just 21, Claudia has already become Australian Champion across multiple events and established herself on the international stage. In this episode, she breaks down her breakthrough season, training evolution, race tactics, Nationals controversy, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Fresh off a world-leading 3:58 1500m, another Australian title and major breakthrough performances, Claudia shares how her confidence, racing, and mindset have evolved this season.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

0:00 – Claudia Hollingsworth introduction & rapid rise

0:55 – From 800m runner to 3000m breakthrough

5:28 – Training changes & mileage jump

7:42 – Breakthrough 1500m performances

12:30 – Race tactics: patience, positioning & aggression

17:18 – Championship racing vs paced races

24:07 – Tapering, fatigue & race readiness

29:57 – Australian National Championships