Doctor’s Orders | Little Chaos a Large Success
Just weeks after winning bronze at the World Championships in Budapest, Mackenzie Little closed the page on the final exam of her Doctor of Medicine degree.
Australian athletics mourns loss of Gary Bourne
Australian athletics has lost a dedicated and passionate figure, with the passing of legendary jumps coach, former Queensland Athletics President and Athletics Australia Life Member Gary Bourne overnight.
Frayne appointed to World Athletics Athletes' Commission
Few athletes in Australia’s elite crop are as experienced as three-time Olympian Henry Frayne. Known for his incredible feats on the long jump runway, Frayne has now leaped into a new role, and one that holds immense promise for athletes worldwide.
Notification of the Australian Cross Country Trials
Athletics Australia has added the Australian Cross Country Trials to the Chemist Warehouse Summer Season calendar.
Rayner Back to Roar on the Roads | Burnie 10
Australia’s road running master Jack Rayner is returning to the 2023 Strait Link Burnie 10 this Sunday, October 29.
Diamond Delivery | Denny Seals Season with Statement
Matthew Denny is no stranger to embracing the humorous side of his runner-up track record, but the Allora product has largely been smiling through the pain. Disappointed with his World Championships fourth-place finish, the discus thrower doubled down on his Australian record to be crowned the 2023 Diamond League champion.
Athlete For Good | Cowley's commitment to environmental sustainability
Dual Olympian Rhydian Cowley has been selected for the P&G Athlete for Good Program, receiving $24,000 USD for his chosen charity Bush Heritage Australia.
Jane Flemming OAM steps into role of Athletics Australia President
Athletics Australia heralds a new President, with Olympian and Commonwealth champion Jane Flemming OAM unanimously appointed to the role today following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting.
Hall of Famer Mathews AO among three honoured at Athletics Australia AGM
Olympic bronze medallist Marlene Mathews AO and esteemed official Patricia ‘Trish’ Kinnane have been elevated to Life Governors, while Queensland senior official Helen Roberts is celebrated as a Life Member, following the 2023 Athletics Australia Annual General Meeting today.
Stress Fracture to Gold | Nina Kennedy Heals All Fronts
When Nina Kennedy speaks about being crowned world champion, it is unclear if she is prouder of defeating the world or silencing the self-doubt inside her head.
Elites Lead Bumper Melbourne Marathon
The storylines were endless on the streets of Melbourne as over 40,000 participants flocked to the Melbourne Marathon Festival, led by a host of Olympic and local talent as Reece Edwards and Gemma Maini were crowned champions on their home turf.
Breaking Down to Breaking Through | Billings Returns to World Stage
At the age of 18, Sarah Billings' first Australian tracksuit arrived with a ticket to Poland for the World Under 20 Championships; running was easy.
2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Season Set To Sizzle
With the Olympic and Paralympic Games looming close, competition is set to sizzle across the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Summer Season, with the calendar of events released by Athletics Australia today.
Maurie Plant Meet to return to Melbourne in February
Oceania’s one and only World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level meet, the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne is set to return to Lakeside Stadium on February 15, 2024 as the world’s biggest names in track and field descend upon Australia’s sporting capital to kick-start the Olympic and Paralympic year.
The Run Beyond Project’s Criniti honoured with 2023 Peter Norman Humanitarian Award
Chester Hill High School teacher David Criniti has today been announced as the recipient of the esteemed 2023 Peter Norman Humanitarian Award.
From Down Under to the Top: Australian Athletics Enters Golden Era ahead of Paris 2024
On the eve of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Australia’s track and field stars are raising the standard around the globe, with a breakthrough year headlined by World Championships success and a revitalised summer domestic season.
Fearnley and Peris Induced to Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Two of Australia’s most prolific athletes have been inducted today for the nation’s most prestigious sporting organisation, with Kurt Fearnley and Nova Peris announced by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
SHORT TRACK ATHLETICS: PART OF THE WAY FORWARD FOR TRACK AND FIELD
PEARSON AND SHIRVINGTON BECOME INAUGURAL NATIONAL RECORD HOLDERS AT 60 METRES.