News - Athletics Australia

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

Little’s Big Bronze | World Para Athletics Championships

Three-time Paralympian Rosemary Little has won her first global medal in 10 years and Australia’s fifth at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships when securing a brilliant bronze on Day Six of competition in Paris.

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Bronzed Aussies elevated to podium in athletics relay at Birmingham 2022

Australian athletics is celebrating a belated bronze medal today, with the women’s 4x100m relay team elevated to the podium after the disqualification of Nigeria due to an anti-doping violation.

Fri 14 Jul 2023

High Flier Patterson ready to jump in the deep end

Australia’s reigning world champion high jumper, Eleanor Patterson, said she’d hurl herself in at the ‘deep end’ to defend her world championship title after recovering from the injury that crippled her Australian summer.

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Australia out to Seize Success on Day Six | World Para Athletics Championships

Day Six of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships will be defined by those who can thrive in a championships environment, with Australia’s stars locked in battles that hinge on centimetres and milliseconds.

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Czech, Mate! | Brilliant Burian lands sixth-round silver

Michal Burian has adopted many mannerisms in the 11 years since migrating down under from the Czech Republic

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Silesia Success Awaits | Diamond League Preview

The heavy-hitters of Australian athletics will be on show when the Diamond League stops in Silesia, Poland as world champion Eleanor Patterson and Olympic silver medallist Nicola Olyslagers take on the world, while 17-year-old Cameron Myers' meteoric rise lands him a Diamond League debut.

Thu 13 Jul 2023

Burian’s Bid for Gold and Glory | Day Five World Para Athletics Championships

World record holder Michal Burian will lead Australia’s hunt for medals on Day Five of the World Para Athletics Championships looking to go one better than his Paralympic silver from Tokyo, while a trio of sprinters aim to ignite the home straight.

Thu 13 Jul 2023