Jeffrey Riseley

Jeffrey "Jeff" Riseley (born 11 November 1986) is an Australian middle-distance athlete. Riseley competed in the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.

Early years Riseley was born on 11 November 1986 in Dandenong. He was seven when he began to participate in athletics. His family encouraged him as it would enable him to meet other children after the family had moved house.

Just before he turned 19, Riseley ran 1:52.7 for the 800m and in 2006 he clocked times of 1:49.0 for 800m and 3:48.91 for 1500m. Within 12 months, he ran times of 1:46.35 (800m) and 3:38.56 (1500m). Riseley's first major competition was the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, competing in the Men's 800 metres and finishing in 40th place with a time of 1:48.33. In the same year he also competed at the Summer Universiade competition.

Off the track, Riseley has a double degree in exercise sports science and sports management at Deakin University and as of 2021, he is studying a Masters in high performance sport at Australian Catholic University (ACU).

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