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Records, Relays and Rising Stars | Weekend Recap

A blockbuster weekend of Australian athletics action witnessed two national junior records tumble thanks to a rising crop of sprinters and Amy Bunnage, while Lauren Ryan shattered 15-minutes for 5000m and Lisa Weightman chalked up marathon number 25 on the podium in Osaka.  
Mon 26 Feb 2024

Para Paradise as Paris Hopefuls Flock to Canberra Track Classic

The nation’s Paris Paralympic hopefuls are poised to ignite the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Canberra Track Classic, as Paralympic champion James Turner leads a host of world-class talent at the familiar stomping ground of the Australian Institute of Sport.
Fri 23 Feb 2024

Medal hunt to begin in Glasgow at World Athletics Indoor Championships

As the Olympic spirit begins to stir across the globe, seven of Australia’s leading athletes including four global medallists and four national record holders will come together to don the green and gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow from March 1-3.
Fri 23 Feb 2024

Athletics a Pillar of Success for Cameron Mackenzie

From running the 4x400m at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games to producing 1.2 million bottles of Four Pillars Gin per year, Cameron Mackenzie’s thirst for constant improvement and innovation has made its way back to supporting Australian athletics once again.
Mon 19 Feb 2024

UniRoos brave Oman's desert heat

Amid soaring temperatures in Oman’s capital city, Australia’s burgeoning middle distance talent have had their first taste of international representation at the 2024 FISU World University Cross Country Championships.
Sun 18 Feb 2024

McSweyn and Hollingsworth lead golden night at Maurie Plant Meet

Australia’s middle distance talent reigned supreme at the Maurie Plant Meet - Melbourne tonight, with Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn and teenage sensation Claudia Hollingsworth taking top honours in front of a roaring crowd at Oceania’s one and only World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level meet.
Thu 15 Feb 2024

VU and Athletics Australia on track for greatness

Victoria University (VU) and Athletics Australia have entered a sponsorship in an agreement which will benefit students seeking placements, research outreach and VU’s Elite Athlete program.
Wed 14 Feb 2024

Olyslagers Eyes Record Trajectory Ahead of Maurie Plant Meet

For Nicola Olyslagers, each year is marked with the purchase of a new notebook. Both the author and student of her own library, the high jumper’s vision reflects a deliberate balance of self-awareness and ambition ahead of Paris 2024 – where the goal is to raise the bar higher than ever before.
Wed 14 Feb 2024

World Class Meals for World Class Athletes

We know how important it is to fuel your body with the right foods and how time consuming that can get.  Which is why we’re excited to have partnered up with Youfoodz to bring you the perfect solution for the busy everyday athlete!
Tue 13 Feb 2024

Swifties ready for showtime at Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

Just two sleeps remain until Australia’s biggest one-day athletics meeting erupts at Lakeside Stadium, as the highly anticipated Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne sets the scene for homegrown heroes led by Torrie Lewis and a star-studded cast of international challengers featuring 2022 world champion Jake Wightman and athletics prodigy Sasha Zhoya.
Tue 13 Feb 2024

Fast is Fun at "The Fastest Powered By Pho3nix"

The Fastest powered by Pho3nix is a celebration of speed, youthful energy, and inclusivity. This groundbreaking initiative by sport nonprofit Pho3nix Foundation hosted in collaboration with Athletics Australia offers a unique platform for young speedsters to show off their talent in a prestigious setting: the Athletics Australia Chemist Warehouse Summer Series. Imagine the thrill of running on the same track where elite athletes make history, with a mass crowd cheering them on.
Mon 12 Feb 2024

Montag steps closer to Olympic dream with Australian record

A blockbuster weekend of Australian athletics in Adelaide has been capped off by an Oceania record from Jemima Montag, who strolled to her sixth consecutive Australian 20km Race Walk title alongside men’s champion Kyle Swan as the Chemist Warehouse Summer Season commenced in scorching fashion.
Sun 11 Feb 2024