Athletics Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport have announced the re-appointed of Tudor Bidder to the role of AIS Athletics Performance Manager and will lead the AIS track and field program in Canberra.

Bidder’s background and credentials in high performance athletics is outstanding and includes time as Head Coach of the WA athletics program and Head of World Class Potential Program at UK Athletics.
 
Bidder was responsible for planning the re-emergence of the British Athletics team as an international force after its poor showing at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

AIS Director, Professor Peter Fricker said the re-appointment of Bidder was a major boost to the Institute’s world class athletics program.

‘Tudor is a quality coach who brings a range of new concepts and a fresh approach to our athletics program,’ Professor Fricker said.

‘He has an intimate knowledge of Australia’s elite athletics pathways and is well placed to guide Australia’s talented young athletes in their quest for excellence.’

‘Tudor’s re-appointment continues the co-operative arrangement between the AIS and Athletics Australia.’

Bidder will work closely with Eric Hollingsworth who has been appointed AA High Performance Manager and will lead Athletics Australia’s High Performance Program.

Hollingsworth has extensive international and national high performance experience in athletics having held the positions of Head Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport and Performance Director at Athletics New Zealand.

Athletics Australia Chief Executive Officer Danny Corcoran said Hollingsworth was well equipped to take the program forward through his vast experience and expertise.

“Eric is a passionate ambassador for athletics and sport in general and brings to us a wealth of experience in the elite sports management,” said Corcoran.

'Both he and Tudor will work closely together to develop the roadmap and strategy for the sport as we set sail towards London in 2012.'