Mia Thomson has delivered an outstanding 2025 season and is firmly established as one of New Zealand’s leading junior middle-distance athletes. Competing across the 800m, 1500m, and 3000m, she has shown impressive range, a strong aerobic engine, and composed race execution. A proven championship performer, Mia has successfully completed multiple 1500m/3000m doubles at both regional and national level, consistently delivering under pressure. Her 2026 move into the AIM Performance Development (APD) pathway reflects a clear commitment to structured training and long-term progression. Early signs under the AIM system show rapid adaptation and stronger execution, with continued improvements in cadence, speed control, and race intelligence. These gains are positioning Mia for meaningful performance breakthroughs as she progresses through her development.
Key Performances & Achievements
- National Champion – U16 3000m, Gold (9:56.68 PB) and Silver Medal – U16 1500m at the 2025 Jennian Homes NZ Track & Field Championships (4:39.40).
- 2025 North Island Secondary Schools Champion – 1500m (4:41.03) and 3000m (10:08.52), completing the middle-distance double.
- 2025, College Sport Wellington Regional Champion – 1500m (4:47.97) and 3000m (10:02.66).
- Recorded consistent top performance at the Central League Teams Competitions across 1500m, mile, and 3000m.
- Season PBs: 2:16.89 (800m), 2:59.04 (1000m), 4:37.32 (1500m), 5:04.20 (1 Mile), and 9:56.68 (3000m)
She will complete the season at the Jennian Homes NZ Track and Field Championships in Auckland, the College Sports Wellington Regional Championships, Athletics Wellington Junior Championships, and the North Island Secondary Schools Championships all held in March 2026.
Pathway (APD): AIM Performance Development
National Rankings: #7 – 800m, #2 – 1000m, #2 – 1500m, #2 – 3000m
School / Club: Scots College / Paraparaumu Track & Field Club
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
