ABC Top Stories6/11/2026Sports2 min readAustralia
Australian Athletics Mourns Death of Stawell Gift Finalist Jemma Stapleton
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- Jemma Stapleton, 25, a Stawell Gift finalist, died while on a family holiday overseas.
- The cause of death is undisclosed.
- The Australian athletics community, including the Victorian Athletic League and Knox Little Athletics, mourns her loss, remembering her talent, dedication, and impact on the sport.
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Jemma Stapleton was a promising athlete in Australian athletics, known for her participation in the Stawell Gift.
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The Australian athletics world is mourning the death of Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton, 25, who died while on a family holiday overseas. The cause of death has not been disclosed. A fundraising page has been set up to support her family. Tributes from her partner, Tyler Gray, and brother, Joel, highlight her impact. The Victorian Athletic League and Knox Little Athletics remember her talent and dedication.
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- Cause of Jemma Stapleton's death
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