Rhylie Crowned NSW State Champion in Long Jump with an Outstanding 4.47m Leap!

Next Gen Sprints Athlete Rhylie Takes Gold at the 2026 NSW PSSA Athletics Championships!

What an incredible achievement for our young superstar, Rhylie Barnett-Palmer, who has officially been crowned NSW State Champion in the Girls 8–10 Years Long Jump at the 2026 NSW PSSA Athletics Championships!

Competing at the prestigious Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on 22 October 2026, Rhylie delivered an outstanding performance, soaring to an impressive 4.47 metres to claim the gold medal against some of the best young athletes from across New South Wales.

A Championship-Winning Performance

With 40 talented competitors in the event, Rhylie rose to the occasion and produced a fantastic jump to secure first place.

Official Results:

• 1st Place: Rhylie Barnett-Palmer – 4.47m

• 2nd Place: Alina Ricapito – 4.34m

• Equal 3rd Place: Evie Collie and Willow Peters – 4.27m

Rhylie finished 13 centimetres ahead of the silver medallist, demonstrating her outstanding jumping ability and competitive spirit.

A Proud Moment for Next Gen Sprints

As coaches, there is nothing more rewarding than watching young athletes develop their skills, build confidence and achieve success on the biggest stages.

Rhlyie's gold medal is a wonderful achievement, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work, enthusiasm and determination she brings to training.

A huge congratulations to Rhylie and her family for this fantastic result!

From MacKillop Champion to NSW State Champion - what an incredible journey!

And the most exciting part? This is only the beginning.

Keep jumping higher, running faster and dreaming bigger, Rhylie!

Next Gen Sprints Elite Speed, Strength, Agility & Athletic Development Head Coach: Sarthak Bhambri | Olympian & Athletics Australia Level 3 Performance Coach