Welcome to Speed Skating - Skater Profiles

Michael Byrne:

Michael learned to skate at Speed Skaterz (formerly Eltham) as a Tiny Tot and progressed through the ranks to win countless State & National titles between 1984 and 2009.

Representing Australia from 1995-2009, Michael has won 6 World Championship medals and skated professionally in Europe between 2004-2007, winning a number of marathon and criterium events on the Dutch circuit.

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Andrew Finster:

Andrew learned to skate at Speed Skaterz (formerly Eltham) as a junior and has since achieved numerous State and National titles. As a sprinter, Andrew has represented Australia at the World Championships from 2006 to 2009.

He is also the current National record holder for the 300m indoor time trial.