Josh Ross
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About
Sprinter who became known as one of the fastest Australians ever, winning multiple Australian 100-meter titles and setting a national record in the event with a time of 10.08 seconds. He received the Deadly Award for Male Sportsperson of the Year in 2004.
Before Fame
He moved to Central Coast in New South Wales at age seven and earned his first Australian long jump title at age ten.
Trivia
He became just the third athlete to win the Stawell Gift race more than once.
Family Life
His father Marvin is an Indigenous Australian. He has a sister named Melanie.
Associated With
He and Cathy Freeman are both famous Australian sprinters.
