March 

 Further Information  

• Qantas Melbourne Track Classic & Olympic Trial
  The Qantas Melbourne Track Classic & Olympic Trial is but days away, so to keep you, our athletics fans, in the loop here is what you need to know to date...
• O'Hanlon heads to Melbourne in career-best form
  Paralympic sprinter Evan O'Hanlon is arguably to the Paralympic Games what Usain Bolt is to the Olympics.
• Cole & Frayne triumphant at Qantas Melbourne Track Clasic & Olympic Trial
  Henry Frayne (Qld) and Brendan Cole (ACT) have, pending an announcement this coming week, ensured their nomination for Olympic selection in the men's triple jump and men's 400m hurdles after winning performances at the Qantas Melbourne Track Classic & Olympic Trials.
• Distance trio make London likely
  It was job done for Youcef Abdi (NSW), Jeff Riseley (Vic) and Craig Mottram (Vic) as all three ensured top-spot finishes to all but, pending confirmation later this week, guarantee a nomination for selection to the Olympic team.
• Tallents second in Chihuahua
  Jared Tallent and Claire Tallent have flown the Australian flag at Round 2 of the IAAF Race Walking Challenge yesterday.
• APPLY NOW: Team staff for IAAF world junior championships
  Athletics Australia is from today seeking nominations for team staff for the 2011 IAAF world junior championships in Barcelona (ESP) this coming July 10-15.
• Athletics Australia adds seventeen to nomination list
  Following the Qantas Melbourne Track Classic & Olympic Trials, Athletics Australia has identified a further 17 athletes for nomination to the Australian Olympic Committee in June subject to them meeting ongoing form and fitness requirements.
• A.J.A.C: One week to go, and jumpers are set to soar
  The 2012 Australian Junior Athletics Championships are but a week away, and with more than 1600 athletes set to descend on Sydney (NSW) for the five-day event it is going to be fantastic.
• NOMINATIONS OPEN: Under 19 Talent Squad
  Nominations for the 2012 Athletics Australia Under 19 Talent Squad are now open, with interested athletes required to submit an application in order to be considered.
• PREVIEW: Day 1 - IAAF world indoor championships
  The 2012 IAAF world indoor championships begin in Istanbul (TUR) today AEDST, with five Australians set to compete on day one.
• BLOG: Evan O'Hanlon - Best year of training at perfect time
  Paralympic gold medallist Evan O'Hanlon is blogging for the International Paralympic Committee as the road to London heats up.
• Cuthbert inducted as inaugural Member of IAAF Hall of Fame
  Four-time Olympic gold medallist Betty Cuthbert (NSW) has overnight been announced as an inaugural Member of the IAAF Hall of Fame.
• Flight Centre join Athletics Australia as official travel agency
  Athletics Australia is pleased to today welcome Flight Centre Group Travel as a new sponsor and our official travel agency.
• Stevenson finishes 11th in Istanbul
  Dale Stevenson (Vic) missed out on the shot put final, while Ryan Foster (Tas) finished 10th in heat two of the 1500m during the morning session of Day One at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul.
• Frayne and Mottram through to finals
  Sally Pearson (Qld) progressed through to the 60mH semi finals, while Henry Frayne (Qld) and Craig Mottram (Vic) qualified for the long jump and 3000m finals, respectively, on day one of the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul.
• Gold and silver for Pearson and Frayne
  It was gold and silver, two Oceania records, and third on the medal table for Australia on day two of the IAAF World Indoor Championships when Sally Pearson (Qld) claimed the 60mH title and Henry Frayne (Qld) took silver in the long jump.
• Gold and silver for Pearson and Frayne
  It was gold and silver, two Oceania records, and third on the medal table for Australia on day two of the IAAF World Indoor Championships when Sally Pearson (Qld) claimed the 60mH title and Henry Frayne (Qld) took silver in the long jump.
• Boyd 9th and Mottram 11th in Istanbul
  Alana Boyd (WA) finished 9th in the pole vault and Craig Mottram (Vic) came 11th in the 3000m final on the final day of competition at the IAAF world indoor championships in Istanbul. Meanwhile in Japan Jessica Trengrove (SA) became the third Australian to record an Olympic qualifier when she finished 14th at the Nagoya Womenâ#€#™#s Marathon in 2:31:02
• A.J.A.C: One sleep to go, and the throws will be huge
  The Australian Junior Athletics Championships are but one sleep away, and the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre is busily readying for the onset of athletes from across the country.
• MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: Rob Fildes OAM
  It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that I can today open my Message from the President by applauding the performances of Sally Pearson, Henry Frayne and all Australian participants at the IAAF world indoor championships across the weekend.
• A.J.A.C: Let the championships begin
  All the action on track rounds out preview coverage from athletics.com.au today, as competition gets underway at the 2012 Australian Junior Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park from 6:00pm.
• A.J.A.C Day 1: Championships underway at Sydney Olympic Park
  Amelia Mazza-Downie (Vic) has won the first gold medal of the 2012 Australian Junior Athletics Championships,clocking 10:03.48 to win the girlâ#€#™#s under 15 3000m.
• A.J.A.C DAY 2: Trio look to Barcelona
  Day two of the 2012 Australian Junior Athletics Championships has seen field highlights a plenty, as Taylah Sengul (NSW), Mitchell Cooper (Qld) and Brooke Stratton (Vic) all but secured their selection to the Australian Spark for the IAAF world junior championships.
• A.J.A.C.DAY 3: Ten athletes make world juniors a reality
  Day 3 of the Australian Junior Athletics Championships saw records tumble, with Steve Solomon (NSW) running a seasonâ#€#™#s best and meet record of 45.99 in the 400m as Damien Birkinhead (Vic) broke his own national record in the shot put with a last round throw of 20.35m.
• A.J.A.C DAY 4: Klein takes gold in outstanding hurdles final
  Sara Klein (NSW), Tessa Consedine (Vic) and Sarah Carli (NSW) have won gold, silver and bronze in a show-stopping girls under 20 400m hurdles on day four at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships.
• A.J.A.C DAY 5: Championships conclude with four more Barcelona bound
  The 2012 Australian Junior Athletics Championships have concluded at Sydney Olympic Park today, with Luke Cann (Vic), Brandon Starc (NSW), Hugh Donovan (Qld) and Monica Brennan (Vic) all, pending official selection, securing their spot on the Australian Spark team for the 2012 IAAF world junior championships in Barcelona (ESP).
• Shelley PB and university cross country team named
  Michael Shelley ran a personal best in the New York Half Marathon on Sunday 18 March when he finished 10th in 1:01:27.
• IAAF World Race Walking Cup calling for 16 Australian walkers
  Athletics Australia has today announced a 16-strong team for the IAAF World Race Walking Cup to be held in Saransk (RUS) on May 12-13, 2012.
• Fifty-nine added to bumper Australian Spark team
  Athletics Australia is very excited to today announce an initial Australian Spark team of 59 for the IAAF world junior championships to be held in Barcelona (ESP) from July 10-15, 2012.
• IAAF ONLINE DIARY: Mitch Watt
  With training picking up, travel arrangements made and competitions pencilled in, Olympic year is starting to build momentum, says Mitchell Watt.
• Thirteen Australians on course in Taicing
  The IAAF Race Walking Challenge descends on Taicing (CHN) tomorrow and a record 13 Australians are set to take to the start line.
• Combined Events preview
  The 46th Australian Junior Combined Event Championships will take place at Sydney Olympic Park March 31 to April 1.
• Entries for Australian Athletics Championships
  Entries for the Australian Open, Combined Events and AWD Championships close this Sunday the 1st of April at midnight. No late entries will be accepted.