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Dave Stephens, 11 November 1928 – 5 November 2024

If you knew just one Australian distance runner as the year 1955 turned to Melbourne 1956 Olympic year, it was almost certainly John Landy. If you knew two, the other would have been Dave Stephens.
Thu 14 Nov 2024

Lima to Brisbane | McGroder Locked in for All Schools Championships

Draped in an Australian flag and a smile after winning World Under 20 bronze at the age of 15, Mason McGroder’s time flying under the radar was over. The six-foot-three long jumper who has the eight-metre marker in his sights is bound for Brisbane’s 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships.
Tue 12 Nov 2024

Paralympic Talent Search | Walsh Encourages Next Generation

Sarah Walsh had Paralympic aspirations before she knew what sport she could excel in, if any. It comes as no surprise that the Paralympic long jumper is an advocate for Future Green and Gold and the Paralympic Talent Search, aimed at unearthing the next generation of stars ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Sat 09 Nov 2024

A Legacy Built On People | Hilliard Takes His Final Bow

For 42 years, Craig Hilliard has been a steady force in Australian athletics, guiding athletes and coaches alike with an instinctive understanding of people and a devotion to their success. Now, as he retires from a life spent on the track, his impact resonates across generations.
Fri 08 Nov 2024

Hum Leaps into Life after Athletics

Long jumper Nicholas Hum has called time on his athletics career, bowing out of the sport as a Paralympic bronze medallist and three-time Paralympian to turn his attention to his young family and business.
Wed 30 Oct 2024

Catriona Larritt appointed to Athletics Australia Board

Athletics Australia is pleased to confirm the appointment of Qantas executive and former Australian representative Catriona Larritt to its Board of Directors, following her formal appointment after the Annual General Meeting today.
Fri 25 Oct 2024

Boden and Bromley Honoured with Life Membership

Neil Boden and Peter Bromley have been honoured with Athletics Australia Life Membership for outstanding contributions to Australian athletics, following today’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Melbourne.
Fri 25 Oct 2024