Port Hedland’s Brooklyn Bennett shines in Malaysian and Oceania competitions

Port Hedland’s athletic prodigy Brooklyn Bennett has been making waves in the track and field world with his exceptional performances at international competitions. Recently, the 14-year-old showcased his talents at the 2024 Oceania Games in Fiji and competed in the 2024 Junior International Tour in Malaysia. Bennett began his athletic journey with Hedland Little Athletics in 2018 and since then has amassed a remarkable resume, highlighted by his latest accomplishments on the international stage. In June 2024, Brooklyn competed in the Oceania Games held in Fiji, representing the Nadi team, excelling in the under-16 category, where he earned a gold medal in the 400m, a personal best in the 200m, securing a bronze in the 4 x 100m relay and winning silver in the Swedish relay. These stellar performances earned him a spot in the prestigious 2024 Junior International Tour in Malaysia held from July 13-14 in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian tour, organised by Little Athletics WA, marks its 29th edition, fostering friendly competition between athletes from Singapore, Malaysia, and WA. Bennett competed in the under-15 category and brought home three bronze medals in the 100m, 200m and the 4 x 100m relay, a silver in the 400m and another bronze in the 4x400m relay. He was also named the Best Overall U14 Male Athlete from WA.