Thank you so much for your interest and support.  Hugo has received so many lovely messages and positive feedback from the community and the media.  

Unfortunately Athletics Australia have not yet changed their guidelines to allow short stature athletes to run longer distances. 

Since posting this petition, Athletics Australia (AA) have advised that: 

• their Technical Committee will review the eligible events and guidelines for short stature athletes
• Professor Ravi Savarirayan (and Hugo) will be invited to contribute to the review. We are pleased that AA will consider the medical advice of world-leading expert Professor Savarirayan.
• a decision will be made by March 2025

We would love you to share the petition to keep up the pressure and push for change.

On some good news...

Hugo recently completed Nedd's Uncomfortable Challenge, running 3km every day for 10 days.  Hugo was blown away by the generosity of his sponsors, raising $128,700 for homelessness.   

Hugo finished off the challenge with an honour guard from his school community, welcomed by Nedd Brockman.  It was affirming, emotional and unforgettable!  You may enjoy this (tear-jerker) video of the experience :-)

You can also see other videos and updates on Instagram @let_hugo_run