Today I am thrilled to congratulate one of my constituents, Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMillen, who represented Australia at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last month in—cop this—the 35 kilometres race walk. What a phenomenal achievement. Lizzie began her journey after joining the under-7s at Manly Warringah Little Athletics. By 18, she was competing in her first 20 kilometres race walk. Since then, Lizzie has taken on the globe, competing at the World University Games, the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships and more. Just last year, she stormed to victory at the 10,000 metre walk championship, clocking a sensational time that placed her as the third fastest in Australian history. She did not stop there, claiming gold in the 20 kilometres race walk at the World University Games in Germany. Although she did not come away with a medal in Tokyo, her incredible talent and determination point to even greater achievements just around the corner. Lizzie is an inspiration to our community and a shining example of where hard work and perseverance can take someone. We are so proud of her.
Elizabeth McMillen
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