business - 2026-08-18

Northern Beaches Hospital doctor returns from Glasgow with javelin gold

Source: www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au

Northern Beaches Hospital doctor Mackenzie Little has returned to work after winning Commonwealth Games gold for Australia in Glasgow. The ear, nose and throat registrar produced a 61.88-metre throw to win the women's javelin, securing the first senior international gold medal of her athletics career. Little achieved the result in difficult conditions and after what she described as one of her most challenging seasons. Reflecting on the moment the result became clear, she said: "When I realised I'd won gold I couldn't quite wipe the smile off my face." "It was such an immense feeling of relief and gratitude," she said. The victory represented a major milestone for Little, who has continued training and competing at the elite level while studying medicine and working as a doctor. The 29-year-old returned to Northern Beaches Hospital immediately after arriving home from Glasgow. She said returning to her medical work helped keep her grounded after the intensity and uncertainty of international competition. Little said maintaining careers in medicine and athletics had been deeply rewarding. "I'm so proud of myself for finding a way to keep this special athletics part of my life...