Nathan Deakes
Track and Field
Nathan is currently studying a Bachelor of Law/Commerce in Banking and Finance at the University of Canberra. Some of Nathan's most significant achievements are:
- Current World Champion - 50km Walk, 2007
- Current World Record Holder - 50km Walk, 3:35.47
- Sport Australia, Australian Male Athlete of the Year, 2006
- Four time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, 2006(x2) & 2002(x2)
- Bronze Medallist - 2004 Athens Olympic Games
- Athletics Australia Telstra Male Athlete of the Year, 2007 & 2004
- Gold Medallist - 2001 Goodwill Games
"It is important as an elite athlete to have both balance whilst we are training, and something to fall back onto when our careers are finished. The scheme enables ease and complaisance to accomplish our goals."

