Getting To Know Jordan Gusman

Saucony athlete Jordan Gusman is one of the most exciting prospects in Australian middle distance running. With a 48 second 400m personal best as well as a 28.38 min 10km time to his name there isn't much the boy can't do.

Jordan's most recent achievement was placing 2nd in the Mitchell street mile in Darwin, only to be outdone by 5th fastest all-time 1500m runner Silas Kiplagat.

We recently caught up with Jordan to discuss all things exciting on and off the track.

How old are you?:

23.

Where are you living now?

Canberra.

Where did you grow up?

Corindi Beach, NSW.

Who is your coach?:

Dick Telford.

What club are you with?:

Bankstown athletics Club.

Event/Events?:

1500m/Mile.

PBs:

1500: 3.37.97

Mile: 3.57.9

Current titles or most recent placings:

8th in Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo in Spain with a personal best time.

When why and how did you get involved in athletics?

At the age of 6 through Little athletics.

Greatest athletic achievement:

Breaking the sub 4 minute mile to be only the 53rd Australian ever to do so.

Do you prefer training with a squad or alone? Why?

Squad. It’s easier to stay motivated and far more enjoyable when training with friends.

Favourite post training food?

Peanut butter on toast.

Fave type of Coffee?

Flat White.

What are you doing when your not training?

Studying or drinking coffee with friends.

Favourite running session?

4 x mile on a 6 minute cycle.

Hardest session you’ve ever done?

10 x 400m off 1minute at race pace (58/59s).

Have you ever thrown up during training?

No.

Fave Running shoe?

Saucony zealot iso 2.

Fave movie?

Rocky 3.

Who did you look up to as a kid?

Jeremy Roff.

Who do you look up to now?

Craig Mottram.

Fav TV show?

Stitchers.

Fav sport other than Athletics?

V8 supercars.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, a sausage dog called Stanley.

What advice would you give to young kids who want to achieve their sporting dreams?

Make sure you are always having fun.

Favourite track and field athlete?

Ben True.

Favourite athlete from another sport?

Floyd Mayweather

Fav thing to have for breakfast:

Weetbix.

Jordan's Next event will be the Sydney Milers club meet in Bankstown where he will be running a 5000m.

Goodluck Jordan.

JSTAF