We’re excited to announce that 13 Essendon athletes have been selected as part of the 2023 Athletics Victoria Target Talent Program (AVTTP). The program is delivered in partnership with Athletics Victoria, Athletics Australia and the Victorian Institute of Sport.

We’d like to congratulate the following athletes and their coaches on being accepted into this prestigious program.

Combined Events: Maddox Wilson (Travis Wilson), Jamison Towers (Alwyn Jones)

Endurance: Charles Barrett (Charlotte Wilson), Jonathan Neethling (Mark Carey), Archie Noakes (Charlotte Wilson)

Sprints: Joshua Djatscenko (Darren Clark), Ryan Tarrant (Adam Larcom), Sophia Gregorevic (Steve Gaffney)

Hurdles: Lily-Bella Hilli (Anula Costa)

Throws: Kevin Healy (Mike Edwards), Mackenzie Leith (Brett Hardeman)

Pole Vault: Khushnoor Rangi (Bill Georgantas), Sukhnoor Rangi (Bill Georgantas)

More information and a full list of all athletes selected into the program can be viewed on the Athletics Victoria website https://athsvic.org.au/2023-avttp/