News - Athletics Australia

Minister for Sport & ASC announce new funding ahead of Paris 2024

Australia’s athletes aiming for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been given a vital boost, with the Australian Government committing an extra $20 million to support athletes.

Tue 25 Jul 2023

Push for Points | Weekend Wrap Up

With just a mere week left until the qualification deadline for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Australia’s finest athletes are leaving no stone unturned in their ardent pursuit of securing converted spots on the international stage.

Mon 24 Jul 2023

Bisset Breaks New Barrier as Australians Light up London

Catriona Bisset spearheaded the nation’s charge at the London Diamond League overnight, breaking her Oceania 800m record, while fellow Australians nailed podium finishes and Olympic qualifiers as the countdown to next month’s World Athletics Championships continues.

Mon 24 Jul 2023

London Calling | Diamond League Preview

After three long years, the London Diamond League is back. With just over a week left until the Budapest qualification deadline, the prestigious meet with be a pivotal moment for athletes to prove their mettle against some of the best competitors from around the globe.

Sat 22 Jul 2023

Monaco Madness as Hull makes history and Olyslagers strengthens World Championship claim

Australian sensation Jessica Hull has raced her way to becoming the eighth fastest women’s miler in history, while Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers and Commonwealth champion Kurtis Marschall soared to the podium under the lights of the Monaco Diamond League.

Sat 22 Jul 2023

Monaco Magic | Diamond League Preview

The stars of global athletics will be out in full force at the Monaco Diamond League this Friday night, with six Australians amongst the entries. With fields reminiscent of an Olympic final, the annual Herculis meet is shaping up to be a dress rehearsal for the big dance in Budapest.

Thu 20 Jul 2023

Statement on the Gold Coast as an option for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Athletics Australia fully supports the proposal made by Gold Coast Major Tom Tate today, that the South East Queensland city could step in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Thu 20 Jul 2023

Family, former teammates, watch on as Ron Clarke World Athletics Heritage plaque unveiled

With his son Marcus, grandson Sebastian, former clubmates and training partners looking on, Ron Clarke’s World Athletics Heritage Legend plaque was unveiled at Melbourne’s Duncan Mackinnon Reserve on Sunday 16 July by the mayor of Glen Eira, Jim Magee.

Wed 19 Jul 2023

Statement on Victorian Government's Commonwealth Games decision

A statement from Athletics Australia regarding the Victorian Government's withdrawal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Tue 18 Jul 2023

Paris World Para Athletics Championships Pave Way for Future Success

With three world titles and an impressive tally of 14 medals at the World Para Athletics Championships, Australia’s para athletes have illuminated a bright future and unveiled a crop of burgeoning talent, now entrusted with returning the nation to Paralympic powerhouse status.

Tue 18 Jul 2023

Triple Threat Close Championships with Podium in Paris

A trio of Australian stars saved their best for last on the final day of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships

Tue 18 Jul 2023

Aussies Impress Abroad | Thomas and Jones lead big weekend

While Australia celebrates its success at the World Para Athletics Championships and on the Diamond League Circuit, the country’s wide range of talent continue their pursuits with top results around the globe.

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Australian Para Athletics Team gears up for final push for Parisian glory

Team Australia is poised to make their final day at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships one to remember, as a blend of youthful talent and seasoned experience get ready to leave their mark on the French capital just over a year out from the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Silver Squared | Henly hits the headlines as Roeger’s quest continues

The penultimate day of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships saw Australia add two silver medals to the nation’s tally in Paris.

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Distance records tumble as field athletes shine at the Silesia Diamond League

Four Australians have left their mark in Poland overnight as teenage sensation Cameron Myers and two-time Olympian Linden Hall unravel world and area records, while Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers and Commonwealth medallist Mackenzie Little return to the podium at the Silesia Diamond League.

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Roeger to Set the Record Straight as Crombie Fires for Three-Peat

World record holder Michael Roeger is hoping that today is the day he comes back to finish the job he started over one decade ago, vying for his first global gold medal on the track as Cameron Crombie shoots for a historic three-peat on the penultimate day of the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Turner Lights Fuse as four Australians earn Paris Podium

A golden morning for James Turner set the tone for Australia’s most successful day of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships yet, as Mali Lovell, Maria Strong and Vanessa Low piled on three more medals on Day Seven.

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Big guns ready to fire as Low and Turner look to continue golden reign

World record holders and reigning Paralympic champions will take centre stage on Super Saturday at the World Para Athletics Championships, as Vanessa Low and James Turner get ready to fire, while Maria Strong goes for gold number two at Charlety Stadium in Paris.

Sat 15 Jul 2023