The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has confirmed the outcomes of the Australian government’s new investment model for Australian high performance sport. As a result of these latest developments, Triathlon Australia has secured an additional AU$300,000 (US$307,000) in direct funding.
The decisions were made following Winning Edge performance case submissions from 53 Australian National Sporting Organisations.
Triathlon Australia submitted a comprehensive performance case based on the national governing body’s history of achieving podium places at benchmark events such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
Yesterday the sport of triathlon was delighted to receive news from the ASC that triathlon is one of 11 sports to receive additional funding through the Winning Edge investment allocations.
The added investment in triathlon of AU$300,000 includes AU$150,000 for Triathlon Australia’s paratriathlon program and AU$150,000 for its general High Performance program. This increased funding means that triathlon is now the 13th highest funded National Sporting Organisation in Australia.
Triathlon Australia CEO, Anne Gripper welcomed yesterday’s news as a strong indication of the ASC’s confidence in triathlon’s ability to contribute to Australia’s Winning Edge targets.
“The increased investment from the ASC recognises the sport’s strong tradition of achieving podium finishes in benchmark events,” said Gripper. “It also demonstrates confidence that our development programs, such as the National Talent Academy will ensure sustained international success.”
She continued, “The specific funding for our fledgling paratriathlon program provides a significant boost in our ability to deliver successful outcomes at paratriathlon’s debut at the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016.”
Triathlon Australia has applauded the robust, long term approach to sport funding adopted by the ASC under Australia’s Winning Edge 2012-2022 initiative. This was described by ASC Chairman John Wylie yesterday as “the high performance game plan for moving Australian sport from world class to world best.”
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