Simon's Story
Simon James Hollingsworth is a former Australian 400-metre hurdler who represented Australia at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, on 9 May 1972, Hollingsworth was one of Australia's leading hurdlers throughout the 1990s.
At the Atlanta Olympics, Hollingsworth competed in the men's 400-metre hurdles, making his second Olympic appearance. He also represented Australia at Commonwealth Games and World Championships competition and recorded a personal best of 49.26 seconds.
Away from athletics, Hollingsworth became a distinguished public servant and sports administrator. A Rhodes Scholar, he later served in senior government leadership roles and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Athletics Australia in 2024.
