Liam first hit the radar not as a junior prodigy, but as a dedicated, late-developing talent who patiently spent over two decades grinding his way to the elite level.

Since stepping up to the longer distances, he has shattered personal bests in the half marathon and 10km, ultimately clocking a 2:10:28 marathon to qualify for his Australian team debut at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships. Off the roads, he balances his elite running career with working as a solicitor and uses baking as a way to unwind from the heavy mileage.

If you’re a fan of the unconventional path to the top and love seeing a relentless worker finally wear the green and gold, Liam is definitely worth following on Instagram.