Steve Moneghetti is a personal development consultant with the Ministry of Education and chair of the Victorian Review into Physical and Sport Education in Schools.
14 Facts About Steve Moneghetti
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Steve Moneghetti was born in Ballarat, Victoria, and was not considered to be a good runner in primary school.
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When he attempted to join Little Athletics, his father was told that Steve Moneghetti was not wanted.
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Steve Moneghetti is married to Tanya Moneghetti, and they have four children: Emma, Laura, Matthew and Olivia.
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Steve Moneghetti started out as a 10,000-metre runner and finished fifth in that event at the 1986 Commonwealth Games.
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Steve Moneghetti ran his first marathon at the same meet, winning the bronze medal.
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Steve Moneghetti came 3rd in the 1997 World Championships marathon race.
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Steve Moneghetti has competed in the marathon at four Olympic Games: 1988 in Seoul, 1992 in Barcelona, 1996 in Atlanta and 2000 in Sydney.
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Steve Moneghetti continued to race for fun in other events in Australia such as the City to Surf and Sydney and Melbourne Marathons on an infrequent basis.
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Steve Moneghetti is the only male to have won the Sydney City to Surf four times in succession.
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Steve Moneghetti won the event, against strong competition from the likes of future U50 masters world champion Michael Wray.
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Steve Moneghetti was the Mayor of the Commonwealth Games Village at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.
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In 2022 Steve Moneghetti ran the fastest ever time for 5000 meters for the 60 and over age category, in 15 minutes and 52 seconds.
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Steve Moneghetti plays the fictional character of John Johns, a retired champion at the 100 metres backwards sprint.