Age
41
Place of Birth
Southport, QLD
Olympic History
London 2012
Rio 2016
Career Events
Athletics Men's Marathon
Michael Shelley won a surprising silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in what was only his second marathon.
In 2011, Shelley finished 10th in the London marathon in and time of 2:11.38 and 11th in the Amsterdam marathon in a personal best 2:11.23.
The Queenslander made his Olympic debut in London and was Australia’s best performer in the men’s marathon, finishing in 16th place in a time of 2:14.10.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.
