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Jun 12, 2026
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Australian Sprinter Jemma Stapleton Dies Aged 25 on Family Holiday

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Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton, 25, has died on a family holiday overseas. A fundraising page set up for her family has exceeded its $100,000 goal.

The Passing of Jemma Stapleton

Local Australian athletics organisations have paid tribute to 2025 Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton, 25, who died while on holiday overseas with her family.

The Circumstances of Her Death

The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, though an online fundraising page shared by her brother said she “tragically lost her life in an accident”.

The Outpouring of Tributes

A flood of tributes from family and sporting clubs began on Thursday evening, honouring the Victorian sprinter.

The Fundraising Efforts

A fundraising page was set up for Stapleton’s family, which read: “It is with great sadness that our beautiful friends the Stapleton family are facing the unmeasurable grief while on a family holiday with the passing of their beautiful daughter, sister and partner Jemma.”

Created on Thursday, the fundraising page has already reached over its $100,000 goal.

Tributes from Loved Ones

  • Her partner, Tyler Gray, wrote on Instagram: “I can’t put into words the hurt I am feeling.
  • “You are the single greatest thing to happen to me and I am so grateful for the love we shared.
  • “I love you with all my heart.”

Her brother, Joel, posted a tribute on his Instagram that said: “Rest in peace.

  • “I love you so much, I promise I’ll make you proud. You were the best sister and my best friend, I’ll forever miss you.”