Steve 'Mona' Moneghetti stands as one of Australia’s most esteemed marathon runners, renowned for his outstanding career spanning four Olympic Games, four Commonwealth Games, and six World Championships. Across his marathon journey, Steve completed an impressive 22 races, finishing 11th place or higher in 20 of them.
Steve’s dedication to his sport was unwavering. He maintained a rigorous training regimen, running twice daily year-round, covering between 180-200 km per week and totaling approximately 8500 km annually. Despite retiring from international competition in 2000, Steve continues to run daily, logging over 100 km each week, including a substantial 20 km run every Sunday morning followed by another 10 km in the afternoon.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Steve is celebrated for his articulate and down-to-earth speaking prowess. Drawing parallels between elite athletic demands and the corporate world, Steve customises his presentations to suit diverse audiences at corporate, sporting, and community events worldwide.
Steve’s illustrious career highlights include:
- Bronze Medal, Commonwealth Games 10 km track (1998)
- Gold Medal, Commonwealth Games Marathon (1994)
- Silver Medal, Commonwealth Games Marathon (1990)
- Bronze Medal, Commonwealth Games Marathon (1986)
He attended the 1987, ’91, ’93, ’95, ’97, ’99 World Athletic Championships winning a Bronze Medal in the 1997 Marathon in Athens. He also attended the 1988, ’92 ’96 and 2000 Olympic Games finishing in the top ten on three occasions.
Steve’s academic credentials include a Degree in Civil Engineering, Graduate Diploma in Education (Maths/Science), and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ballarat (2001).
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to athletics, Steve Moneghetti was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2014.
Throughout his enduring career and beyond, Steve Moneghetti exemplifies a never-say-die attitude, inspiring individuals from all walks of life, not just runners, to strive for excellence and peak performance in every endeavour.