Track & Field (Athletics)

John Steffensen

full name:	John Steffensen
bio:	Australian 400 m sprinter came to prominence at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games with Gold in the 400 m individual event
also known as:	steffo
born:	Perth, Australia, August 30,1982
physical:	height: 180 cm weight: 71 kg
family:	Father: Russel Steffensen Sisters: Alexandria & Rozleigh
marital status:	single: girlfriend Zoe Balbi in 2006
sport:	Athletics
team / club:	University of WA
event:	400m sprint
personal bests:	44.73 sec
achievements:	Olympic silver in 4x400m in 2004 8th in 400m World Championships Helsinki 2005 1st 400m Commonwealth Games 2006
what you may not know:	His parent signed him up for Little Athletics when he was seven to get rid of excess energy. He once gave up athletics for amateur boxing, becoming a triple golden gloves and state champion, losing 6 of 32 bouts.