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Morgan Mitchell (born 3 October 1994) is an Australian athlete who specialized in the 400 metres and now competes in the 800 metres.[2]

Key Information

Early life

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Mitchell started athletics in 2000, inspired by the success of compatriot Cathy Freeman at the Sydney Olympics, but stopped at the age of 12 to concentrate on netball. She represented Australia on junior level before returning to athletics in 2012.[3]

Mitchell's father is an African American former professional basketball player who moved from the United States to Australia, and her mother is Australian.[4][5]

Mitchell competed on Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II in 2025, where she placed 6th.

Career

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Mitchell competed in the 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without advancing to the final. She represented Australia in the Women's 400m and Women's 4 × 400 m Relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[6] Her personal best in the 400 metres is 51.25 seconds set in Birmingham in 2016.

In 2019, Mitchell switched focus to the 800 metres, rapidly improving to her current personal best of 2:00.06.[7]

As part of her switch in event, Elizabeth Mathews became her coach and Mitchell began running 60–70 km a week rather than the 15 km per week she had done for sprinting previously.[8]

Mitchell competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. She came sixth in her Women's 800m heat with a time of 2:05.44 and was therefore eliminated.[9]

Mitchell took part in the 2024 Summer Olympics. She was named F45's Global Athlete for Australia.[10] She has been vegan for over a decade and attributes much of her success to her vegan diet.

International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Australia
2012 World Junior Championships Barcelona, Spain 13th (sf) 400 m 53.88
8th 4 × 400 m relay 3:38.84
2014 World Relays Nassau, Bahamas 1st (B) 4 × 400 m relay 3:31.01
Commonwealth Games Glasgow, United Kingdom 17th (sf) 400 m 53.37
4th 4 × 400 m relay 3:30.27
2015 World Relays Nassau, Bahamas 7th 4 × 400 m relay 3:30.03
World Championships Beijing, China 12th (h) 4 × 400 m relay 3:28.61
2016 Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 24th (sf) 400 m 52.68
8th 4 × 400 m relay 3:27.45
2017 World Relays Nassau, Bahamas 5th 4 × 400 m relay 3:28.80
World Championships London, United Kingdom 26th (h) 400 m 52.22
10th (h) 4 × 400 m relay 3:28.02
2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Australia 12th (sf) 400 metres 52.65
5th 4 × 400 m relay 3:27.43
2019 World Relays Yokohama, Japan 5th (B) 4 × 400 m relay 3:32.22
Universiade Naples, Italy 8th 800 m 2:04.19
3rd 4 × 400 m relay 3:34.01
World Championships Doha, Qatar 22nd (sf) 800 m 2:04.76
2021 Olympic Games Tokyo, Japan 40th (h) 800 m 2:05.44

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Morgan Mitchell (born 3 October 1994) is an Australian track and field athlete specializing in the 800 metres, having previously focused on the 400 metres. A three-time Olympian, Mitchell represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Games, where, having set a personal best of 51.25 seconds earlier that year—the fastest by an Australian woman in 13 years—she advanced to the semifinals in the women's 400 metres and placed eighth in the 4x400 metres relay. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021), she competed in the 800 metres but was eliminated in the heats, finishing 6th with a time of 2:05.44. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, she ran the 800 metres but was eliminated after finishing sixth in her heat with a time of 2:05.44. Mitchell's international career includes two top-eight finishes at the Commonwealth Games, a gold medal at the Oceania Championships, and a bronze at the World University Games. She is a two-time Australian national champion in the 400 metres and holds personal bests of 51.25 seconds in that event (2016) and 2:00.06 in the 800 metres (2019). In 2024, her season's bests were 2:03.43 in the 800 metres and 55.08 in the 400 metres, reflecting her ongoing competitiveness despite a transition to longer distances. Beyond athletics, Mitchell has been vegan since 2014, adopting the lifestyle after watching documentaries that highlighted and ; she credits it with enhancing her performance and actively advocates for plant-based eating among athletes. She serves as F45 Training's Global Athlete Ambassador for , promoting fitness and resilience. In her personal life, Mitchell, who hails from Carlton, Victoria, has publicly shared her experiences surviving domestic violence from an incident in 2012, which she described in 2024 to raise awareness. She married partner Tommy Brown in February 2025 after meeting on a dating app, and the couple welcomed twin daughters, Honey and Maya, in May 2025. In 2025, she competed on the reality series Australian Survivor: Brains v Brawn II, showcasing her competitive spirit off the track. Mitchell has expressed ambitions to return to elite competition, targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Early life

Family background

Morgan Mitchell was born on 3 October 1994 in , . Her father, Walter Mitchell, is an African American former professional player who relocated to , instilling in her an early appreciation for athletic discipline and the rigors of competitive sports. This paternal influence, combined with her mother's Australian heritage, shaped Mitchell's mixed cultural background and fostered a sense of resilience amid diverse influences. Mitchell's mother, , is Australian and played a pivotal role in her upbringing by prioritizing family involvement in physical activities despite financial constraints. Growing up primarily in Melbourne's western suburbs, Mitchell and her two sisters, Britney and Olivia, benefited from a supportive home environment that encouraged participation in sports and community programs from a young age. This familial emphasis on activity helped cultivate her physical engagement and in her early years. As a child, Mitchell drew broader inspiration from Australian athletic icons like , whose success reinforced the possibilities within her own multicultural context.

Introduction to athletics

Morgan Mitchell began her involvement in athletics at the age of six in 2000, joining Little Athletics shortly after being inspired by Cathy Freeman's gold medal win in the at the Sydney Olympics. This early exposure came through local programs in Werribee, Victoria, where she participated in basic activities as a natural extension of school sports. Her family's encouragement played a key motivational role in getting her active in these community-based initiatives. Initially focusing on sprinting events, including the , Mitchell's foundational training emphasized speed development and fundamental techniques during her time in Little Athletics. These early milestones involved regular participation in age-group meets, building her confidence and skills through consistent practice sessions that transitioned from casual play to more structured sessions. At age 12, Mitchell temporarily paused her athletics pursuits to concentrate on netball, a team sport that aligned with her interests at the time. She resumed training in 2012, at age 17, having represented Australia at the 2012 IAAF World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona after focusing on netball during her teens and realizing her deeper passion for individual track events over team sports. This return marked her entry into more competitive athletics circles, including affiliation with the Western Athletics Club for advanced training.

Athletic career

Domestic competitions and achievements

Morgan Mitchell began her competitive athletics career in junior competitions, progressing rapidly through the ranks of Athletics events. In 2012, at the age of 17, she claimed the women's title at the Australian Junior Championships with a time of 54.66 seconds, marking her emergence as a promising talent in the event. This victory highlighted her potential in domestic meets and set the stage for her transition to senior-level competitions. Mitchell's senior career gained momentum in 2014 when she won her first Australian national championship in the at the 92nd Australian Athletics Championships, finishing in 52.22 seconds. She defended her title successfully in 2016 at the 94th Australian Athletics Championships in , securing the gold medal and solidifying her status as the leading Australian runner that year. Her dominance continued into 2017, where she captured her third consecutive national title at the championships in with a time of 52.08 seconds, demonstrating consistent improvement and technical refinements under her coaching guidance. During this period, Mitchell also contributed significantly to relay events in domestic competitions. In 2015, she anchored the Victorian team to victory in the women's at the Australian Relay Championships, clocking a combined time of 3:39.69 for the win. Her performances in these national and state-level meets, including multiple wins on the Australian Athletics Tour such as the 52.39 seconds victory at the 2016 Queensland Track Classic, underscored her versatility and team impact. Mitchell's personal best in the 400 metres, 51.25 seconds, was achieved in 2016, placing her among Australia's top historical performers in the event and providing crucial context for her domestic success. These accomplishments during her 400 metres phase established her as a multiple-time national champion and a key figure in Australian sprinting before her later event transition.

Transition to 800 metres

In 2019, Morgan Mitchell decided to transition from the 400 metres to the 800 metres, driven by dissatisfaction with her recent performances in the shorter event and the need to adapt to evolving competitive demands in Australian athletics. After two years of underwhelming results in the 400 metres, she faced a pivotal choice: switch distances or retire from the sport, with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. This shift was also influenced by considerations for injury prevention, as the high-intensity demands of sprinting had taken a toll, prompting a more sustainable approach to training. To facilitate the change, Mitchell began working with new coach Elizabeth Mathews, a specialist in middle-distance events, who implemented an adapted regimen focused on building aerobic endurance while leveraging Mitchell's sprint background. volume increased gradually from around 15 km per week to 60-70 km, incorporating sessions such as interval loops (e.g., 2-3 sets of 2x1 km and 1x800 m) and threshold runs to minimize injury risk and enhance stamina without sacrificing too much speed. Her prior experience in the served as a foundation, providing the necessary closing speed for the longer event. Mitchell's rapid adaptation was evident in her early domestic outings, culminating in a at the 2019 Australian Athletics Championships with a time of 2:01.60, securing her national qualification for longer-distance competitions. Later that year, she achieved a personal best of 2:00.06 in the on July 21, marking a significant milestone in her transition and positioning her among Australia's top middle-distance contenders. These results highlighted the effectiveness of her new training focus and paved the way for further domestic progression.

International competitions

Pre-Olympic events

Mitchell's first major international exposure came at the 2012 World Junior Championships in , , where she competed in the women's as a 17-year-old. She qualified for the semi-finals by finishing third in her heat with 54.19 seconds before placing fifth in the semi-final in a personal best of 53.88 seconds, which positioned her 13th overall. She also anchored the Australian team in the women's 4x400 metres relay, contributing to a season's best of 3:38.84 for eighth place in the final after advancing from the heats. These performances marked her emergence as a promising talent in the event. Transitioning to senior competition, Mitchell debuted at the 2014 IAAF World Relays in , as part of Australia's women's 4x400 metres relay team. The squad finished sixth in their heat with a season's best of 3:30.92 before dominating the B final to win gold in 3:31.01, with Mitchell running the second leg. Later that year, at the in , , she anchored the relay team to fourth place in the final with a time of 3:30.27, contributing a strong 52.50-second split on the final leg. In 2015, Mitchell gained further experience at the World Championships in Beijing, China, running the anchor leg for Australia in the women's 4x400 metres relay heats. The team clocked a season's best of 3:28.61 but finished outside the qualifying positions and did not advance to the final. As she built momentum toward the 2016 Olympics, Mitchell focused on individual 400 metres races internationally, achieving a breakthrough at the Müller Grand Prix Birmingham on June 5, 2016. She finished third in 51.25 seconds, a personal best that met the Olympic qualifying standard and ranked her eighth on Australia's all-time list for the event. This performance, combined with her domestic victories such as the Australian national title, solidified her selection for the Rio Games in both the individual 400 metres and the 4x400 metres relay. Following the 2016 Olympics, Mitchell continued her international career, competing at the 2017 World Championships in where she anchored the 4x400m relay in the heats (3:30.49, non-qualifying). At the in Gold Coast, , she reached the semi-finals of the (52.23) and helped the relay team to fifth place (3:27.68). In 2019, after transitioning to the , she won gold at the Championships in (2:05.02) and earned bronze in the 4x400m relay at the World University Games in .

Olympic participations

Morgan Mitchell made her Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, where she competed in the women's and the as part of the Australian team. In the individual , she advanced from the heats with a time of 51.30 seconds, placing second in her heat, but finished eighth in her semifinal with 52.68 seconds, failing to qualify for the final. For the relay, Mitchell ran the ; the Australian team qualified from their heat in 3:25.71 (her split: 50.97 seconds) but placed eighth in the final with 3:27.45 (her split: 50.52 seconds). At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to the ), Mitchell transitioned to the and competed in the heats, marking her individual effort in the longer event following her shift from the . She finished sixth in her heat with a time of 2:05.44, not advancing to the semifinals. This appearance highlighted her adaptation to the tactical demands of the on the global stage. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, Mitchell pursued qualification in the and potential relay involvement, entering the selection process through domestic meets and recent performances, including a season's best of 2:03.43. However, despite her efforts and recovery from an Achilles injury, Athletics did not select her for the team, a decision she publicly contested as unexpected. This non-selection ended her streak of consecutive Olympic appearances. Throughout her Olympic career, Mitchell contributed to Australian team preparations by participating in national training camps, such as the Athletics Australia camp in Wakayama, , in 2015 ahead of Rio, where she honed her relay handover techniques and endurance. Her roles extended to mentoring younger athletes during team selections and fostering team morale as a representative, drawing on her experiences to support collective goals in middle-distance and relay events.

Personal life and media

Lifestyle and endorsements

Morgan Mitchell adopted a vegan diet in 2014, when she was 19 years old, for ethical reasons related to and after watching documentaries and at the suggestion of her partner at the time; she later consulted a who helped tailor it to her athletic needs. She credits the plant-based approach with significant improvements in her recovery time, overall health, and performance, noting that it eliminated her recurring and allowed her to feel refreshed after training sessions. This dietary shift, sustained for over a decade, has become a cornerstone of her routine, featuring meals like smoothies with , berries, , and chia seeds for , alongside vegan protein sources to support her energy levels. In her daily lifestyle as a professional athlete, Mitchell starts her day around 6 a.m. with a walk for her , followed by a and a simple vegan breakfast such as rye toast topped with , blueberries, and . For recovery, she incorporates weekly osteotherapy, , massages, sessions, and occasional ice baths, complemented by post-workout stretches and a daily shot, along with iron and B12 supplements to maintain balance. Evenings involve winding down with , light entertainment like watching reality TV, and before bed, helping her achieve work-life balance amid intense training demands. Mitchell actively advocates for plant-based nutrition in sports, sharing her experiences through interviews and to demonstrate its viability for high-performance athletes, emphasizing benefits like faster recovery and sustained energy. Her lifestyle choices have notably enhanced her athletic achievements, contributing to her in elite competition. In 2021, Mitchell became an ambassador for . She was named part of their global athlete roster in January 2024, joining 11 other international athletes to promote the fitness program's community-driven workouts. She integrates their sessions three times a week into her regimen, highlighting how the variety and group dynamic support her preparation and overall well-being.

Family and personal experiences

Mitchell hails from . In 2024, she publicly shared her experiences surviving , including a near-fatal incident, to raise awareness about the issue. She married her partner Tommy Brown, whom she met on a , in February 2025. The couple welcomed twin daughters, and Maya, in May 2025.

Television appearances

Morgan Mitchell first gained visibility on television through her feature in the 2018 Netflix documentary The Game Changers, a film exploring the advantages of plant-based diets for elite athletes. In the documentary, directed by Louie Psihoyos and executive produced by figures including James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mitchell appeared as a two-time Australian 400-meter champion, sharing how her vegan lifestyle enhanced her recovery, endurance, and overall performance during training and competition. The film highlighted her personal transition to veganism and its role in sustaining her rigorous athletic demands, positioning her as a prominent advocate for ethical and performance-driven nutrition. Prior to The Game Changers, Mitchell participated in sports-focused media segments, including a 2016 promotional video for and titled "FIT SESSIONS," where she discussed her preparation for the Rio Olympics and demonstrated her training regimen. She also featured in a 2019 self-interview series, "One on One with Morgan Mitchell," produced by Athletics , in which she reflected on her career milestones and personal motivations as a sprinter. These appearances emphasized her approachable persona and dedication to the sport, often blending motivational insights with behind-the-scenes glimpses of Olympic-level preparation. In 2025, Mitchell ventured into by competing as a contestant on Australian Survivor: Brains V Brawn II, the tenth season of the Network Ten incarnation of the competitive reality TV show . Assigned to the Brawn tribe due to her athletic background, she utilized her physical conditioning from years as an Olympian to perform strongly in endurance and strength-based challenges, forming key alliances that kept her in a relatively secure position early on. Her vegan dietary preferences were incorporated into her contestant profile, influencing strategy around camp resources and reward opportunities. Mitchell advanced to the final seven before being voted out on Day 43 in Episode 21, ultimately finishing in sixth place; she then declined to join the , opting to exit the game completely. Mitchell's participation in represented a deliberate expansion of her public presence into , drawing on her competitive experience to navigate the show's social and physical trials while appealing to a broader beyond sports enthusiasts. This move has underscored considerations for her post-competitive career, highlighting opportunities in media and as she transitions from elite athletics.

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