Simon Hollingsworth (born 9 May 1972) competed both nationally and internationally for Australia in the 400 metres hurdles. He participated in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, as well as the Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships.
Hollingsworth still holds the record at under 18 level in the 400m hurdles with a time of 50.45 seconds. He studied at, Tasmania, and was a Rhodes Scholar at Exeter College, Oxford. He has degrees in Commerce, Law, and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Hollingsworth continues to aid in the development of athletics in Australia through his membership of the Athletes commission and has acted as chairperson of the Commission since 2000. He was an Executive Director in the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet and was appointed the CEO of the Australian Sports Commission on 27 September 2011.[1]
| Competition | Event | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Competition | |||
| 1993-94 Aust. T & F | 400m hurdles | 3 | 49.68 |
| 1994-95 Aust. T & F | 400m hurdles | 2 | 49.73 |
| 1995-96 Aust. T & F | 400m hurdles | 2 | 50.12 |
| International Competition | |||
| 1990 Commonwealth Games | 400m hurdles | 12 of 17 | 51.54 |
| 1990 World Junior | 400m hurdles | 20 of 29 | 52.9 |
| 1990 World Junior | 4 x 400 metres | 3 | 3.05.51 |
| 1992 Olympic Games | 400m hurdles | 22 of 49 | 49.74 |
| 1994 Commonwealth Games | 400m hurdles | did not finish | - |
| 1994 Commonwealth Games | 4 x 400 metres | 5 | 3.03.46 |
| 1995 World Championships | 400m hurdles | 34 of 54 | 50.66 |
| 1996 Olympic Games | 400m hurdles | 51 of 55 | 52.16 |