He originally played soccer, but quit the sport to start a career in athletics, his special distance being 400 Metres.

He attended Adelaide private school Pedare Christian College He competed in the 2004 Olympics as a part of the Australian team that won the silver medal in the 4 × 400 metres relay.

In May 2006, Ormrod moved to the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, where he trained as a full-time athlete.

After returning to Adelaide in October 2007, Ormrod prepared for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and once again teamed up with John Steffenson to run in the 4 × 400 m relay.

After running in the heat where he officially recorded a 45.39 split, he was replaced in the final where the team ultimately finished 6th.