CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT A TORRENTIAL 2024 POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT
Chloe Mannix-Power from the Gold Coast and Jack Lacey from Melbourne claimed the crowns at a rain delayed Powercor Stawell Gift Carnival today.
Debutants lead the way as Aussies show true grit at World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Australia has continued its rich tradition in distance running at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, with strong team performances across the board led by the nation’s senior men as debutants Haftu Strintzos and Edward Marks steered Australia to fifth position in Belgrade, Serbia.
PREVIEW | Australia to Embrace the Elements at 2024 World Cross Country Championships
Australia’s 20-strong team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships has touched down in Belgrade, Serbia as the clock ticks down to Saturday’s racing action.
Australian Mile Titles to be Decided at Bankstown’s Albie Thomas Mile
With just over two weeks until the commencement of the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships, a host of the nation’s top athletes will apply the finishing touches to their preparation at the Albie Thomas Mile in Bankstown – doubling as the Australian Mile Championships.
Athletics Australia supports ANSW and Little Athletics NSW initiative
Athletics Australia is thrilled to see that steps are being taken by Athletics NSW and Little Athletics NSW, highlighting their commitment to seeing the sport reach its potential.
PETER BOL TO RACE AT THE POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT
Australia’s modern day 800m great, Peter Bol, will take to the grass track at Central Park, Stawell this Easter Monday, headlining a talented middle-distance field in the adidas Invitational 1000m handicap.
The Long Walk to Paris | Australia’s Olympic Quest at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships
Australia’s elite race walkers will compete for all-important Olympic berths at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya, Türkiye next month.
Next Athletics for the next generation | New junior program set to grow Australian athletics
A new program set to grow athletics participation has launched, with Next Athletics, the official junior athletics program of Athletics Australia, taking shape for children across the country.
CONTENDERS EMERGE AS 2024 POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT HANDICAPS ANNOUNCED
Handicaps for nearly 900 athletes competing in 27 events over the 2024 Powercor Stawell Gift Easter weekend have been declared by the Victorian Athletic League.
Titles Won and Records Run at Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic
Mixing tradition with the new wave of Australian athletics talent, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic at E.S Marks Athletics Field witnessed Australian 3000m champions Cameron Myers and Jessica Hull crowned, and a pair of relay records tumble thanks to the nation’s fastest women.
Back-to-Back-to-Back? Jude Thomas Eyes Three-Peat at Sydney Track Classic
With back-to-back Australian 3000m titles to his name by the age of 20, Jude Thomas looked like he had it figured out.
Stars to align at Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic this Saturday
Under the bright lights of the iconic E.S Marks Athletics Field, the stage is set for the Sydney Track Classic this Saturday night as Australia’s premier athletes gear up for the last dance before the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships next month.
Risk and Reward | Lauren Ryan’s Olympic Dream Becomes Reality
Delivering a 25-lap masterclass in both fitness and fortitude, the reigning national champion did what no Australian woman had ever done to all but secure her Paris Olympic berth.
Records Tumble as Chase for Paris Games Heats Up
On a weekend that saw Australia’s top athletes notch up Paralympic and World Under 20 qualifiers led by Mali Lovell and Sebastian Sultana across State Championships, it was Lauren Ryan and Jack Rayner who stole the show with a pair of Australian 10,000m records in California.
Athletics Australia supports Queensland Government’s view on QSAC
Athletics Australia and Queensland Athletics applaud the common-sense approach of Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, the Honourable Grace Grace, in upgrading the Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre (QSAC) ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Browning to headline entries for Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic
The blue riband event of athletics has long captivated sports fans and the Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic is set to uphold this tradition, with Australia’s fastest man Rohan Browning confirming his start as entries are released for the March 23 meet.
Rizzo Rolls past Royalty | Samuel Rizzo Shatters Kurt Fearnley’s Record
As Kurt Fearnley stole the show in his farewell race at the home Commonwealth Games of 2018, a lesser-known 17-year-old trailed his idol for sixth place at his senior Australian debut. Now 23, Samuel Rizzo just carved close to four seconds off the Paralympic legend’s national record to qualify for his maiden Paralympic Games.
Patterson eyes triumph in home city return at Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic
Three-time global medallist Eleanor Patterson is poised for a soaring homecoming in her first Sydney competition since 2020, with next Saturday’s Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic celebrating her eagerly awaited return to the city she now calls home.