Isabella “Bella” Guthrie: Rising Australian Track and Field Star

Personal Background

Isabella Guthrie was born on September 21, 2003, making her currently 21 years old. She is an Australian track and field athlete who has established herself as one of the country’s most promising young talents in the 400-meter hurdles and 400-meter sprint events. Isabella is a member of the UTS Athletics Club and represents New South Wales in national competitions.

Athletic Accomplishments

National and International Achievements

Isabella’s track and field career is marked by exceptional achievements across multiple levels of competition:

Australian National Championships:

• Under-20 Australian Athletics Champion for the 400m in both 2021 and 2022
• Placed 3rd in the Open Women’s 400 Hurdles at the 2024 Australian Championships
• Won 1st place at the 2025 NSW Open Championship
• Finished 4th at the 2025 Australian Open Championships in the 400H
• Claimed 1st place at the 2025 Unisport Nationals in the 400H

International Representation:

• Has represented Australia 5 times
• Made the semi-finals at the World U/20 Championships, where the Australian 4×400 relay team came 6th in the final
• Selected to compete for Australia at the Oceanic Championships in Fiji in 2024, where she placed 3rd
• Selected for the Australian U/23 Athletics tour in June, competing in Taipei at an International Competition
• Made the 2025 FISU World University Games, where she will represent Australia in the 400m Hurdles in July
• Competed at the 2025 Sir Graeme Douglas International in New Zealand, placing 3rd in the Opens 400H

Personal Records:

• 400 Metres Hurdles: 57.19 (set on April 14, 2024, at SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide)
• 400 Metres: 54.20 (set on January 26, 2025, at AIS Athletics Track, Canberra)
• 4×400 Metres Relay: 3:34.86 (set on August 6, 2022)
• 200 Metres: 24.70 (set on November 26, 2022)

Rankings and Records:

• Was ranked 1st for Under 20s in Australia for two years
• Currently ranked #77 in the world for Women’s 400m hurdles
• Became the eighth fastest ever Australian junior in the 400m hurdles and clocked the fastest time for 10 years
• Currently holds the LANSW Record for the U/15 300m Hurdles and Australian Little Athletics record

Career Development and Early Success

Isabella’s success started with Little Athletics, where she developed her foundation in track and field. She competed for Northern Districts Little Athletics and by her U15 year was on the 400m podium with her twin sister Jasmin, winning the 300m hurdles in an Australian Best on record performance of 44.10.

Originally participating in both soccer and athletics from U7 Little Athletics and soccer in Kindergarten, she also played touch football for a few years but at age 16 decided to focus exclusively on athletics.

She has been a NSW Team member from 2016-2025 and between 2016-2018 was a LANSW State Finalist and medallist in the 400m/200H/300Hurdles. During high school at Asquith Girls High School, she represented her school, zone, area, and state in athletics, achieving notable results including 2nd place in 15 Years 400m and 1st place as a member of the Sydney North Opens 4x400m relay team at the 2018 NSWCHS Athletics Carnival.

Training and Professional Development

Isabella trains under Olympic Coach Angus McEntyre, who is a Chiropractor, Sports Performance Coach & Strength Practitioner. This professional coaching relationship has been instrumental in her development as an elite athlete.

Her training regimen focuses on developing both her 400-meter sprint capabilities and her technical skills in the 400-meter hurdles, which has become her signature event.

Educational Background and Career Aspirations

While specific details about Isabella’s current educational pursuits weren’t extensively documented in available sources, her participation in the 2025 FISU World University Games indicates she is currently enrolled in university-level education, which is a requirement for this competition.

Her connection to the UTS Athletics Club suggests a potential association with the University of Technology Sydney, though this requires confirmation.

Personal Interests and Family

Isabella comes from an athletic family, with her twin sister Jasmin also being a competitive 400-meter athlete. She has acknowledged that competing against her twin sister presents unique challenges, noting “A big challenge has been competing against my twin sister, and having that comparison between us both, with people placing high expectations on my performance due to my sister winning, and expecting me to do the same”.

Isabella found her passion for athletics after watching events with her parents, particularly watching the replays of Cathy Freeman, which inspired her early interest in the sport.

Her advice to her younger self reflects her character: “Trust the process and believe in yourself, your ability and your training,” and she is noted for “her dedication to her athletics and spreading love and kindness to the world”.

Future Goals and Financial Challenges

Isabella has set ambitious goals for her athletic career, with aspirations to compete at the highest levels of international athletics. Her stated future athletic goals include competing at the World University Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the Olympics.

Currently, her training and competing is self-funded, which presents ongoing challenges as she pursues her athletic dreams. She has noted that “The dedication, time and planning it takes to be successful in my athletic endeavours and reach my desired level sometimes requires external support, so being able to gain financial assistance will enable me to take my Athletic career to new heights”.

Current Status

As of 2025, Isabella continues to compete at the highest levels of Australian athletics while maintaining her international competitive schedule. Her recent performances demonstrate continued improvement and consistency, positioning her as one of Australia’s key prospects for future international competitions.

Her commitment to excellence, combined with professional coaching and natural talent, suggests a promising future in track and field athletics, with the potential to represent Australia at major international championships including the Olympics.

This biography represents information available as of July 2025 and reflects Isabella Guthrie’s achievements and status as a rising star in Australian track and field athletics.

Go Bella!