On Announces OAC Oceania and New Line-up of Professional Track and Field Athletes in Australia

Zurich, Switzerland, February 22, 2023 – Today, global performance brand On announces its professional running team, On Athletics Club (OAC), in Australia with the launch of the Oceania division. Five athletes join the brand’s track club to train with acclaimed Olympian coaches and all-star runners. On is celebrating the launch of the new club with an event in Melbourne, bringing the Australian community together in the spirit of the sport. The Swiss-born company is proud to grow a roster of world-class athletes and support the next chapter of track and field champions in Australia as they set their sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics.

On Athletics Club is a two-year-old vision that began in Boulder, Colorado with the intention to build a team of young athletes with tremendous potential. The vibrant club of athletes is a key component in the brand’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement. On is already making an incredible impact on international running competition and culture, aiming to redefine how brands champion athletes and their success by supporting each runner in their ambitions, both in and out of their sport. In addition, On is the only brand that gives On Athletics Club track members the ability to train in any of their club locations – in the United States, Europe, and now, Oceania.

“As a leading sportswear brand, we aim to provide athletes with the best performance products possible. We value their development, on and off the track, from the moment they sign with us,” Olivier Bernhard, co-founder of On and former professional athlete, said. “We’re looking forward to bringing on more inspiring athletes and continuing to build a global network of runners who value a team mindset – it’s core to how we support our OAC athletes.”

OAC Oceania will kick off under the guidance of Coach Craig Mottram, a four-time Olympic athlete. The former Australian long and middle-distance runner who specialized in the 5000-meter is a key ingredient in helping the next generation of promising track and field athletes succeed.

“I’m honored to coach, train and guide these exceptional runners at a club like OAC that provides athletes and coaches with the resources and support needed for success,” said Craig Mottram, Head Coach of OAC Oceania. “There is so much potential in this group, and I’m eager for all the big milestones and challenges we will conquer together as we look toward the 2024 Paris Olympics.”

The roster of talented, up-and-coming athletes joining OAC Oceania includes:

Ben Buckingham

​Claudia Hollingsworth

Keely Small

Maudie Skyring

Tess Kirsopp Cole

For more on On and the On Athletics Club, visit our website here. High-res images are available for download here ​ (photo credit: On). 

About On

On was born in the Swiss Alps with one goal: to revolutionize the sensation of running by empowering all to run on clouds. Thirteen years after market launch, On delivers industry-disrupting innovation in premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for high-performance running, outdoor, and all-day activities. Fueled by customer recommendation, On’s award-winning CloudTec® innovation, purposeful design, and groundbreaking strides in sportswear’s circular economy have attracted a fast-growing global fan base — inspiring humans to explore, discover and dream on.

On is present in more than 60 countries globally and engages with a digital community on www.on.com.