Australian Decathlete - Christian PaynterAustralian World Champion competitor and RMIT Elite Athlete Christian Paynter joined the show to talk about his experiences at the World Championships in Oregon and how he's seen some of his peers performances at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games representing the Green and Gold.
Christian also speaks about his experiences studying full time and competing in National competitions representing the RMIT Redbacks interstate.
The sport of Decathlon is one that requires all round application across ten disciplines including the 100-meter run, 400-meter run, 1500-meter run, 110-meter high hurdles, javelin throw, discus throw, shot put, pole vault, high jump, and long jump. Christian describes his ambitions for representing Australia at the Comm Games and Olympics along with detailing his expansive shoe collection.
Find out more:
RMIT Elite Athlete Program:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/sport-fitness/elite-athlete-program
UniSport Nationals Athletics:
https://www.unisport.com.au/athletics-div1
Christian Paynter:
https://www.instagram.com/christian_paynter_23/