Liz Clay is a trailblazer of Australian athletics: a fearless 100m hurdler, resilient competitor and one of the fastest women in Australian history who embodies the relentless pursuit of greatness. From a childhood spent jumping fences at Hornsby Little Athletics just to keep up with her younger brother, to centre stage across two Olympic Games, Clay has carved out her own legacy as one of the greats in Australian hurdling.
Career highlights
- 2x Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024)
- Tokyo Olympic semi-finalist, personal best of 12.71 seconds
- Three-time Australian National Champion
- Oceania Champion
- Third fastest 100m hurdler in Australian history
Signature strength
Speed, grit and belief. Liz thrives under pressure and has built her career through an unshakeable self-belief. Overcoming injury setbacks to emerge as Australia's premier sprint hurdler.
With the Commonwealth Games heading to Glasgow in 2026 and the LA '28 Olympics on the horizon, Liz Clay enters the most defining chapter of her athletic career, and she's doing it in 2XU.
As a Melbourne-born brand built on the belief that performance is multiplied through precision engineering, 2XU and Liz share the same DNA: relentless, resilient and always chasing the next frontier. From training compression to race-day performance apparel, 2XU will be with Liz every step.
Follow her journey @LIZCLAY_
