Meet the 2024 SWM Athletes: Jack Anstey

Jack Anstey | Men’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram

Sponsor: Under Armour
College: Illinois State
Mile PR: 3:51.51

I am from Australia and grew up in a town in central Australia called Alice Springs. Not much out there except for red dirt and animals that can kill you but I loved it!
This is year 8 of living in the United States for me. I went to college in Illinois at Illinois State and then immediately moved out to Flagstaff post graduation to join Under Armour and Dark Sky.
My hobbies pretty much revolve around sport. I love to play and follow golf and also enjoy supporting my favorite football team (Rugby League) back in Australia.
I’m coffee obsessed. If anyone knows any good local spots, hit my DM.
My grandfathers name is Walter. Hopefully some sort of good luck charm.

What is/are your go-to training shoe(s)? Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite. Great shoe, very versatile!
What’s your favorite cross training activity? A session on the bike. 2 min hard, 1 min easy for an hour.
What’s a show, movie, or podcast that everyone should check out? My favorite podcast at the moment is called the Brilliantly Dumb Show. You won’t regret it.
If I weren’t a runner, I’d mostly likely be… working sports performance.
Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? No connections to NC or Raleigh but I’ve never lost a race in the state so have some good memories!