News - Athletics Australia

Medal haul continues as Turner claims double victory | Day Nine

Australia has bid farewell to the purple track in Paris in style, claiming no less than three medals on the final night of competition at Stade de France, with James Turner surging to gold to complete the sprint double while Reece Langdon and Rheed McCracken collect bronze medals on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.

Sun 08 Sep 2024

Paralympic debutants thrust into the spotlight as records fall in Paris | Day Eight

A new wave of Australian para athletes are making moves globally, with Paralympic debutants Annabelle Colman and Telaya Blacksmith rewriting the history books, while Rhiannon Clarke makes it three records from three races on Day Eight at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Sat 07 Sep 2024

Paralympic Queen Low Extends Reign at Third Consecutive Games | Day Seven

Long jump powerhouse Vanessa Low has put on a masterclass at the Paralympic Games once more, claiming a third-straight Paralympic title with a world record jump on Day Seven of athletics competition at Stade de France.

Fri 06 Sep 2024

Olympic Champion Kennedy reigns supreme at Zurich Diamond League, Olyslagers and Marschall land on Podium

From Zurich Station to Stadion Letzigrund, Australia’s Olympic stars rolled on in style for the Zurich Diamond League as Olympic champion Nina Kennedy soared to her eighth-consecutive pole vault victory.

Fri 06 Sep 2024

Magnificent Mali motors to fifth place in Paris | Day Six

Mali Lovell has announced herself as a sprint champion in the making, with the Paralympic debutant backing up her bronze medal performance with a fifth place finish in the 100m T36 on Day Six of competition in Paris.

Wed 04 Sep 2024

Turner’s world record secures Australia’s 500th athletics medal at the Paralympic Games | Day Five

A Paralympic champion once more, James Turner has successfully defended his 400m T36 crown – but it is his triumph over a debilitating bout of glandular fever that makes his world record feat extra sweet.

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Final Countdown | Zurich Diamond League Preview

The world’s premier athletics series is reaching its crescendo at pace, with four Australians making an appearance at the penultimate Diamond League meet of the year. Olympic champion Nina Kennedy spearheads the nations chase as she gets set to build on her seven-strong winning streak.

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Burian in his Paralympic Bronze Era | Day Four

A mix of experience and youth led the charge for the Australian team at the Paralympic Games overnight, with three-time global medallist Michal Burian achieving a bronze medal, while 16-year-old Telaya Blacksmith makes history as Australia’s first woman to compete at a Paralympic Games in the 400m T20, with an area record to match.

Mon 02 Sep 2024

Future looking bright as Australia’s Under 20 Team make history on the world stage

Australia’s next generation of track and field talent have made history as the nation’s best ever World Under 20 Championships team, claiming a record 14 medals in Lima and igniting the road to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Mon 02 Sep 2024

Double delight as debutants Lovell and Crees claim bronze medals | Day Three

A new wave of Australian para athletes are making their mark on the global scene, as debutants and best friends Mali Lovell and Dayna Crees claim matching bronze medals on Day Three of the athletics action at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Pompeani and O’Donnell claim Australian Cross Country titles in wet and wild conditions

A successful 84th edition of the Australian Cross Country Championships were held at a windswept and stormy Symmons Plains Raceway in Launceston, Tasmania this weekend.

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Silver to Myers and Louison-Roe lifts Australia to best ever World Under 20 Championships

Australia’s 2024 World Athletics Under 20 Championships team have cemented their status as the nation’s best crop of emerging talent in history with 14 medals in Lima.

Sun 01 Sep 2024

Roeger and de Rozario claim first track medals at Paris Paralympics | Day Two

Experienced campaigners Madison de Rozario and Michael Roeger have claimed Australia’s first track medals at the Paralympic Games, as Rhiannon Clarke and Ella Hose rewrite the history books with Australian records on Day 2 of the athletics action at Stade de France.

Sat 31 Aug 2024

Myers Leads Golden Finale | PREVIEW Day Five World Under 20 Championships

Already level with Australia’s most successful World Under 20 Championships team in history on 10 medals, the class of Lima 2024 are ready to go clear as the nation’s best ever crop of Under 20 stars on the final day of competition.

Sat 31 Aug 2024

Sprint Stars Lewis and Gout land World Under 20 Silver as Australia wins Six Medals in one session in Lima

Australia has won a stunning six medals in one session at the 2024 World Athletics Under 20 Championships, equalling the nation's record medal tally of 10 at the event with one day remaining as Torrie Lewis and Gout Gout bolted to 200m silver, while Olympic semi-finalists Claudia Hollingsworth and Peyton Craig matched the feat over 800m on a historic afternoon in Lima, Peru.

Sat 31 Aug 2024

Kennedy delivers third Diamond League victory of 2024 | Rome Diamond League

Australia’s athletics royalty was in full strength at the Rome Diamond League with Nina Kennedy returning to the winner’s circle, while Jessica Hull and Matthew Denny claimed top 4 finishes.

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Australia's Paralympic attack begins in Paris | Day One

Australia’s most elite para athletes began their Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in style, with Corey Anderson cementing his second top-eight finish at the pinnacle event, while wheelchair racing heavyweight Madison de Rozario cruises through the first round to lock in another Paralympic final.

Fri 30 Aug 2024

History Awaits | PREVIEW Day Four World Under 20 Championships

Australia sits in third place of the World Under 20 Championships medal table after three days of competition in Lima, but the team’s fate lies in an action-packed penultimate day.

Fri 30 Aug 2024