News - Athletics Australia

2023 Australian All Schools Championships | Victorians To Watch

Victoria has long been a breeding ground for track and field greatness, and that rich history is on track to continue with a stellar line-up coming together for the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships.

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Adams Eyes Top Prize | On Track Nights Zatopek:10

The difference between 10km and 25 laps is often just a mindset, but it’s one that Caitlin Adams is hoping to master ahead of On Track Nights Zatopek:10.

Wed 22 Nov 2023

2023 Australian All Schools Championships | Queenslanders To Watch

The future stars of the Queensland track and field scene are getting ready to set WA Athletics Stadium ablaze at the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships.

Wed 22 Nov 2023

Steve Hooker returns to athletics at ZÁTOPEK:10

Australia's own pole vaulting legend, Steve Hooker, is gearing up for a return to athletics – but this time, he's venturing into uncharted territory.

Tue 21 Nov 2023

Something in the Air | Moneghetti on Falls Creek Ahead of On Track Nights Zatopek:10

With the first Australian titles of the Olympic year looming at On Track Nights Zatopek:10, many of the nation’s top prospects find themselves crunching kilometres at the running mecca of Falls Creek.

Mon 20 Nov 2023

2023 Australian All Schools Championships | South Australians To Watch

With less than three weeks to go until the pinnacle event for Australia's school-aged athletes, Team South Australia is primed to make a resounding impact at the 2023 Australian All Schools Championships.

Sun 19 Nov 2023

AOC Indigenous Coaching Scholarship holders learn crucial skills in Northern Territory

Six Indigenous coaches have completed the first sessions of their coaching scholarship program, delivering a sports day for Indigenous children at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory.

Sat 18 Nov 2023

Triple Threat | Boras Back on Track for 2024

Browsing the store at the 2022 World Under 20 Championships in Colombia, Tiana Boras searched for a souvenir to mark her international debut. The triple jumper can only laugh in hindsight after returning home with a medal packed safely in her bag, and her initial purchase in the hands of coach Alwyn Jones.

Thu 16 Nov 2023

Shared Vision | Coach Leaders Workshop Aligns High Performance Coaching Ranks

Athletics Australia’s High Performance coaching ranks have been strengthened by the introduction of the Coach Leaders Workshop, tackling a range of topics from preparing for major championships through to coach wellbeing at the five day program.

Wed 15 Nov 2023

2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Championships | NSW Athletes to Watch

As the largest State in Australia, NSW is fortunate to have a large pool of emerging athletics talent.

Tue 14 Nov 2023

Lest We Forget | Athletics and World War I

On Remembrance Day 2023, we take a look back at the impact of war on track and field in Australia during the years of the Great War.

Sat 11 Nov 2023

Australian technical officials level up to international ranks

Athletics Australia welcomes four more of its talented team to its rapidly growing ranks of international technical officials.

Fri 10 Nov 2023

Effort over data, "old school" Stewart McSweyn plots path to Paris

Back home after spending four months on the other side of the world, Australia's top middle-distance runner closed the door to his St Kilda apartment behind him and headed for the familiar surrounds of Melbourne's Albert Park lake before dawn.

Fri 10 Nov 2023

World Athletics confirms commission and Executive Board committee members

Four Australians have been appointed to three World Athletics commissions and three Executive Board committees confirmed for the 2023-2027 period, following approval from the World Athletics Council and Executive Board respectively.

Thu 09 Nov 2023

2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Championships | Tasmanians To Watch

Among the sea of talented athletes from across the nation, Tasmania proudly presents a formidable line up of young stars poised to make their mark in Perth.

Wed 08 Nov 2023

Relive The Thrills | 2023 Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

In just 100 days, the roar of the crowd will once again echo through Lakeside Stadium as we gear up for the 2024 Maurie Plant Meet.

Mon 06 Nov 2023

Five-time Paralympic champion O’Hanlon announces retirement

Five-time Paralympic champion Evan O’Hanlon OAM has called time on his 18-year international career, retiring as an Australian great with a collection 19 major medals at the Paralympic Games and World Para Athletics Championships.

Mon 06 Nov 2023

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Sat 04 Nov 2023