Lauren Bruce

Event: Hammer Throw

• Coach: Dale Stevenson
• Club: South Canterbury
• Personal best: 74.61 (2021)
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• Olympian 1399 (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024)
• Current Oceania Record Holder 
• 4 x National Hammer Throw Champion
• 2 x World Championship representative (2022, 2023)
• 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham

Lauren Bruce is one of New Zealand’s most accomplished throwers. Four-time national champion, Oceania record holder, two-time Olympian, and World Championship and Commonwealth Games representative - she’s a force to be reckoned with!

This proud Cantabrian continues to chase world-class standards from her Melbourne base. But even at the top, funding to cover competition and travel costs is a challenge. The Aotearoa Athletics Trust is proud to support Lauren as she continues to break new ground for women in our sport, not just with performance, but with grit, adaptability, and staying power. 

“I’m truly appreciative of the backing of the AAT this season as I continue exploring what I’m capable of in this sport. Repeated exposure to high-quality competition is a strong driver for bringing out the best in myself, and has become harder to get close to home. The AAT’s support eases the financial strain of spending time offshore this year, allowing me to put my energy towards best preparing for these competitions.”

Off the field, Lauren teaches parkour, gymnastics, and trampoline to, and coaches throws in the senior school during athletics season. A former gymnast herself, she brings fierce discipline and playful energy to everything she does - including ocean swims and the occasional hit of golf. 

Follow more of Lauren's journey here:

https://www.instagram.com/lauren__bruce/

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