22-05-2025
Shiloh O'Reilly to jet off to Singapore for 30th annual International Little Athletics Championships
Geraldton athletics star Shiloh O'Reilly is set to represent WA in the under-16s division at the prestigious 30th annual International Little Athletics Championships in Singapore.
The 14-year-old, who is coached by her mum Clair, is gearing up for her trip to Singapore in July, which was a goal she set for herself a few years ago when she started her athletics journey.
At age 10, Shiloh set out to just win the champion girl honours at her school athletics carnival.
Partnered with her mum and coach, the duo set out to nurture her love of athletics, now finding herself competing against the best that State and country have to offer.
In March this year, Shiloh impressed as she represented the State in the under-16s heptathlon when she earnt a bronze before two weeks later competing in the high jump where again she won a bronze, adding to her already extensive collection of medals.
It has been an impressive career to date for Shiloh, considering she is training as an independent and is completely self-funded.
Shiloh trains both on the track and at home in her back paddock where there is equipment suitable for her training, including a high jump set-up.
She now finds herself preparing for her biggest meet to date in Singapore, where she will compete in the under-16s high jump.
Clair O'Reilly said she was over the moon with her efforts and was immensely proud of her daughter.
'As her mum I am so proud of her and her efforts over her time in the sport,' she said.
'Just the work she has put in since she started has been awesome and has been a special thing to see.
'Then as a coach I am just so excited for her as an athlete and the place that she can potentially go with her talents.'
Shiloh jets off to Singapore in the first week of July.
SHILOH'S ATHLETICS CV
2022: Country Championships, Kalgoorlie
2023: Country Championships, Northam
2023: State Champion (junior high jump)
2023: State silver medallist (senior high jump)
2023: State bronze medallist (200m hurdles)
2023: Qualified for 80m hurdles
2023: Competed at Australian Track and Field Championships in Brisbane
2023: Competed at Australian Little Athletics Championships
2024: Country Championships, Geraldton
2024: WA State heptathlon 4th place
2024: Competed at Australian Track and Field Championships in Adelaide
2025: Country Championships, Bunbury
2025: WA State Track and Field Championships (bronze in heptathlon)
2025: WA State Track and Field Championships (bronze in senior high jump)
2025: Qualified for Perth nationals
2025: Australian Track and Field Championships in Perth
