Leah O’Brien Breaks Raelene Boyle’s 57-Year Record

Teen sprinter Leah O’Brien ran 11.14 seconds in Perth on 8 April 2025. She broke Raelene Boyle’s under-18 100m record from 1968.

Key Facts

• Who: Leah O’Brien, 17
• Time: 11.14 seconds
• Old record: 11.20, Raelene Boyle, 1968 Olympics
• Event: Australian Junior Athletics Championships, Perth
• Record stood for 57 years

The Race

Leah won the under-18 girls 100m final. She said she only hoped for a state record.

She said: “Breaking a 57-year-old record is incredibly special to me, especially doing it on my home track here in Perth.”

Raelene Boyle

Boyle set the record at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What record did Leah O’Brien break?

The under-18 100m record.

What time did she run?

11.14 seconds.

Whose record was it?

Raelene Boyle’s, from 1968.

Conclusion

Leah is one to watch.

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