2026 Athletes
The 2026 $1 Million Challenge is our biggest yet — and it's still in full swing.
This year, 113 athletes from across Australia are chasing their Green & Gold dream, representing 50 sports across six states and territories. From emerging talent to established elites, these athletes have committed to the challenge of fundraising, education and performance — and they need your support.
113 athletes. 50 sports. One movement
Athlete Totals
58 female athletes / 55 male athletes 96 able-body athletes / 17 para athletes
Athlete Locations
Queensland (60), New South Wales (21), Victoria (17), South Australia (5), Western Australia (5), Tasmania (1) and ACT (4)
Money Raised - and counting
$661,780 - directly to athletes, and still counting!
2026 Athletes
Abbi Turner
Rowing
Alyssa Mathieu
Sailing
Ari Gesini
Para Athletics
Ayva Soteriou
Taekwondo
Bilal Atay
Taekwondo
Calypso Sheridan
Modern Pentathlon
Celeste Barr
BMX
Charlotte White
AFL
Chris Moffat
Lacrosse
Elisabeth Gillespie
Handball
Fin Gillespie
Handball
Frances Besterman
Triathlon
Harry Munro
BMX
Hugh Buttling
Mogul Skiing
Jack Cooper
BMX
Jack Olsen
Gymnastics
Jacob Crook
Fencing
Jodi Willis-Roberts
Para Tandem Cycling
Kipa Keremete
Boxing
Luke Morrison
Boxing
Ricky Tang
Badminton
Saffron Tambyrajah
Taekwondo
Sam Allen
Para Athletics
Sophie Jenkins
Handball
Troy Sitkowski
Trampoline Gymnastics
Tru Hagens
Gymnastics
Uwezo Lubenda
Athletics
The 2026 $1 Million Challenge is made possible by the generosity of purpose-driven Australian businesses who have partnered directly with our athletes. Their logos are proudly displayed alongside each athlete they support.
Every dollar raised goes directly to the athlete's Australian Sports Foundation fundraising page and is 100% tax-deductible.
Support a 2026 athlete by donating directly to their fundraising page — find your athlete below and help them stay in the game.
