Jemma Stapleton, Australian sprinter and Stawell Gift finalist, dies aged 25 on family holiday
Flood of tributes for Victorian athlete, who died while overseas Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Local Australian athletics organisations have paid tribute to 2025 Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton, 25, who died while on holiday overseas with her family. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, though an online fundraising page shared by her brother said she “tragically lost her life in an accident”. Co
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Jemma Stapleton, 25, died on holiday with her family while overseas. Photograph: Kelly Defina/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenJemma Stapleton, 25, died on holiday with her family while overseas. Photograph: Kelly Defina/Getty ImagesAustralia newsJemma Stapleton, Australian sprinter and Stawell Gift finalist, dies aged 25 on family holidayFlood of tributes for Victorian athlete, who died while overseas Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ima CaldwellFri 12 Jun 2026 02.39 EDTFirst published on Fri 12 Jun 2026 01.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLocal Australian athletics organisations have paid tribute to 2025 Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton, 25, who died while on holiday overseas with her…
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