Video Interview with Ryan Gregson

There is little doubt that Australian junior distance running is experiencing a golden era, perhaps like never seen before. Leading that charge is none other than 18 year old Ryan Gregson. Gregson at the moment is big news, with media coverage from major names such as the IAAF, the Daily Telegraph, and a famous message board thread on letsrun.com. His sponsors must be stoked.

But let's remember who interviewed the rising star before everyone with a name started to jump on the Gregson train, read our May 2008 interview with him here

With more articles on the kid than one could poke a stick at, we thought a video interview with the guy might be cool, so sit back and listen to his thougts on German Fernandez, his plans for this year and much more. Many thanks to Tim McGrath from Inside Athletics for his awesome photos.

 

Profile

Age: 18
Coach: Ian Hatfield
Home: Bulli, South Coast of New South Wales, Australia
Personal bests
1500m: 3:37.24 (Australian U20 Record)
5000m: 13:56.83
3000m: 8:01
Our favourite quote: “I don't just want to make the Olympics _ I want to win. And I think I can. It will be really hard but I think I can win it.”