Rhydian Cowley
Australia

Rhydian Cowley is a prominent Australian race walker who specializes in the 20km and 50km walk events. He has represented Australia in multiple international competitions, including the World Championships and the Olympics. Known for his dedication and consistent performances, Cowley has become a key figure in Australian athletics.
Olympic Medals
Personal Bests
35 Kilometres Race Walk
2:25:21
3/16/2025
35 Kilometres Race Walk
2:26:25
6/9/2024
10,000 Metres Race Walk
38:13.51
4/11/2024
20 Kilometres Race Walk
1:18:33
3/3/2024
5000 Metres Race Walk
18:28.47
2/24/2024
Major Championships
The XXXIII Olympic Games - Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay
2:51:38
The XXXII Olympic Games - 50 Kilometres Race Walk
3:52:01
Upcoming Events
Recent Mentions

Olympians Eliza McCartney (NZL), Sam Mattis (USA), Ajla Del Ponte (SUI), Rhydian Cowley (AUS) and Elena Vallortigara (ITA) share personal experiences of how climate change has impacted their performance and training, explain what it means to champion for a better world and suggest ways that sport can contribute solutions to the climate crisis. The athletes are part of ‘Champions for a Better World’, a group established by World Athletics in 2022 who are lending their voices to sustainability campaigning within the sport and encouraging their fellow athletes to collectively raise awareness about the threats posed by climate change. 📰 :https://bit.ly/COP29WorldAthletics Subscribe to our channel - https://www.youtube.com/worldathletics ⭐️ Watch exclusive videos on Inside Track - https://worldathletics.org/videos ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/ ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldathletics/ ⭐️ Make sure you subscribe for athletics highlights, interviews with the athletes, training tips and more!
