Collis's Story
Collis Birmingham first represented Australia at the World Cross Country Championships as a junior in 2003 and a senior in 2007. He also competed at the inaugural Australian Youth Olympic Festival in 2001, winning a silver medal in the 3,000m.
The Victorian competed in the men’s 5000m at Beijing 2008, his first major track championship, and finished 10th in his heat and 27th overall. Four years later he again competed in the 5000m at the London 2012 Games, finishing 17th in his heat and 35th overall.