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Record Rampage Rolls on as Thorne Torches Day Three in Brisbane

They say a rising tide lifts all ships, and Australia’s rising stars have proved exactly that at a historic 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships, with Day Three results led by Terrell Thorne while New South Wales were crowned champions.
Sun 08 Dec 2024

Building communities through sport: Athletics For The Outback's impact on WA

The evidence is clear: physical activity and sports participation deliver a wide range of benefits for both individuals and communities, with strong links between sports participation and better literacy, numeracy, and overall educational outcomes. Engaging in sports improves social and emotional well-being, builds resilience, boosts cognitive development, and fosters social, cultural, and community connections. It is for these reasons that the Rio Tinto Athletics For The Outback (AFTO) program
Thu 05 Dec 2024

Next Is Now | Rising Stars of Australian Athletics Set to Shine in Brisbane

The next generation of Australian athletics talent led by World Under 20 Championships medallists Gout Gout, Izobelle Louison-Roe, Mason McGroder and Paralympic sensation Telaya Blacksmith will light up Brisbane this weekend for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – on a path to return to the Olympic and Paralympic city of 2032.
Wed 04 Dec 2024

Buchanan shatters Australian Marathon record in Valencia

The Australian men’s marathon record has fallen in spectacular fashion in Spain, with Olympian Andy Buchanan delivering a career-defining performance, while Isobel Batt-Doyle soared to third on the Australian all-time list at the Valencia Marathon tonight.
Sun 01 Dec 2024

VALE Paul Hallam 1969-2024

The Australian athletics community is mourning the loss of  a well-loved member in esteemed coach, Paul Hallam, aged 55.
Fri 29 Nov 2024

Where Tradition Meets Talent: AFTO’s Impact in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory’s iconic landscapes and rich cultural heritage are the backdrop for an extraordinary story of connection and transformation. Through Rio Tinto Athletics for the Outback (AFTO), hundreds of children in remote communities have discovered the joy of athletics, unlocking their potential as they run, jump, and throw their way toward brighter futures.
Thu 28 Nov 2024

Pocket Rocket Philp set for Takeoff in Brisbane

Meet Thewbelle Philp, the 16-year-old pocket rocket with Indigenous and Filipino heritage. With a World Under 20 Championships under her belt and personal bests of 11.51 and 23.21 to her name, the energetic sprinter is smiling her way through a breakthrough year.
Tue 26 Nov 2024

Breakthrough Buchanan Bound for Valencia Marathon

Ahead of Sunday’s Valencia Marathon, Andrew Buchanan is walking the tightrope of ambition and greed. The Olympian could finish as Australia’s next record holder, the marathon’s next victim, or anywhere in between – such is the nature of the sport’s most humbling event.
Mon 25 Nov 2024

Small Steps, Big Impact: Kate Colahan’s Passion for Outback Athletics

Meet Kate Colahan, a dedicated fundamental movement coach for Athletics Australia who’s making waves in Weipa, Queensland. Since her first visit in 2022, Kate’s commitment to Rio Tinto Athletics for the Outback has brought more than just athletic skills—it’s re-engaged students, uncovered local talent, and ignited lasting excitement. Discover how her unwavering passion is transforming lives in remote communities, one small step at a time.
Sat 23 Nov 2024