Tayleb Willis
Tayleb Willis is a five-time Australian national junior champion and the third fastest Australian in history over the 110m hurdles. Building on a childhood sports background of swimming, AFL football, gymnastics and even ballet, he gravitated to hurdles which unites his explosive sprint talent with gymnastic flexibility. He went undefeated from 2019 to 2021 and even when transitioned from junior hurdles to open hurdles has logged an astounding 85% winning percentage to date. His ultimate goal is to become an Olympic champion.
Birthdate: March 18, 2003
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia
Residence: Melbourne, Australia
Stats/Achievements
- 85% winning percentage in 110m hurdles
- Oceania champion – men’s 110m hurdles
- 3rd Fastest Australian hurdler in history – 13.44
- Undefeated in 110m hurdles from 2019 to 2021
- Reached a peak #1 U18 world ranking in 2020
- Champion 110m hurdles, 2024 Maurie Plant Meet (World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meet)
- 5th, 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships
- 5x Australian national junior champion
Interesting Fact: “I want to inspire and motivate the younger generation of athletes in what I do, and leave a positive mark in track and field with the goal of winning at the Olympic Games.“