Jessica’s passion for running was ignited as a child in her hometown of Naracoorte in South Australia’s south east. Throughout her junior years she was heavily involved in a variety of sports including netball, basketball, tennis, athletics and school cross country. Becoming an Olympian was a childhood dream and her sporting heroes included Benita Willis and Susie O’Neill. It was Jess's two siblings Abbie and Jack who through their sporting successes, inspired her to chase this goal in her early twenties.

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Jess attributes her success quite simply to her love of running, determination, balanced approach to training and the strong support she receives from family, friends, her coach Adam Didyk and training group Team Tempo....