Steve Moneghetti

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Champion Marathon Runner

Steve Moneghetti is one of Australia's greatest marathon runners.   He has run an incredible 22 marathons and finished in 11th place or higher in 20  of them. 

A down to earth and articulate speaker, Steve draws parallels between the demands of an elite athlete and the corporate world.  Tailoring his presentation to client's needs, Steve has presented at a variety of corporate, sporting and community events worldwide. 

Steve's training was intense.  He trained twice a day, everyday of the year, covering between 180-200km per week and approximately 8500km a year and still now runs every day with his group in Ballarat. 

Steve's career highlights include:

  • Bronze Medal, Commonwealth Games 10 km track (1998)
  • Gold Medal, Commonwealth Games Marathon (1994)
  • Silver Medal, Commonwealth Games Marathon (1990)
  • Bronze Medal, Commonwealth Games Marathon (1986)

He attended the 1987, '91, '93, '95, '97, '99 World Athletic Championships winning a Bronze Medal in the 1997 Marathon in Athens.

He also attend the 1988, '92 '96 and 2000 Olympic Games finishing in the top ten on three occasions

Steve's other achievements include:

  • Winner, Berlin Marathon (1990)
  • Winner, Tokyo International Marathon (1994)
  • Previous holder of 3 World Bests for the Half Marathon (1990, 92, 93)
  • Winner of four City to Surf races (1988 - 1991) and race record holder
  • Winner of 4 Zatopek 10km Track races (1989 - 1992) only person ever to win 4 in a row.

Steve has a Degree in Civil Engineering, Graduate Diploma in Education (Maths\Science) and an Honorary Doctorate from University of Ballarat (2001)

His positions have included:  

  • Chair of the State Review into Physical and Sport Education in Victorian Schools.
  • Chair of the Board of Victorian Institute of Sport (2001 - )
  • Regional ambassador for Southern Cross Station re-development
  • Mayor of Commonwealth Games 2006 Athlete's Village