News - Athletics Australia

World champions and global medallists headline 'Super-Bol' Sunday in Adelaide

The biggest names of Australian athletics are set to put on a show on the ‘Super-Bol Sunday’ of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide, as world champions Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson go head-to-head, and fans eagerly anticipate the hottest race of the summer with a four-way bout for the Women’s 800m title.

Sat 13 Apr 2024

Denny delights with Australian record, Sultana crowned sprint king

The big stage calls for big performances and the country’s premier athletes delivered in mass on Day Three of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships.

Sat 13 Apr 2024

Super Saturday Awaits at Australian Athletics Championships

The race for Paris is about to get a whole lot hotter in Adelaide at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships.

Sat 13 Apr 2024

Newton-Smith crowned Queen of the Heptathlon | Australian Athletics Championships Day Two

The Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships is building to its crescendo after two days of competition, with Queensland heptathlete Camryn Newton-Smith crowned the most versatile woman in Australian athletics on an action-packed day in Adelaide.

Fri 12 Apr 2024

Trailblaze to Paris and Peru continues | Australian Athletics Championships Day Two

Excitement is set to escalate on Day Two of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide, as Australia’s elite para athletes make their mark en route to Paris and the nation’s top juniors duel for glory, eyeing Peru as their next battle ground.

Thu 11 Apr 2024

Gold rush begins in Adelaide at Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships

A triumphant opening day in Adelaide has set the tone for a memorable 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships.

Thu 11 Apr 2024

101st Australian Athletics Championships Arrive in Adelaide

The wait is over and the nation’s premier athletes are ready and raring for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships, with Day One featuring world-class race walking action, Paralympic powerhouses and rising stars at the SA Athletics Stadium.

Wed 10 Apr 2024

Star-studded lineup announced for AIS program supporting retiring female athletes

Some of the nation’s most successful female Olympians, Paralympians, and World Champions have been announced as part of 2024 AIS Accelerate, a program designed to retain the experience and knowledge of retiring female athletes in sport.

Tue 09 Apr 2024

Adelaide Awaits | Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships to prequel international triumph

As the road to the Paris 2024 Games intensifies, the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide this week emerge as a pivotal arena for the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic aspirants.

Tue 09 Apr 2024

Delta Double | Amidzovski Eyes World Under 20 Championships Berth

As a rising Australian hurdler, there is no greater statement of authenticity than shattering a national record held by Sally Pearson.

Sun 07 Apr 2024

Hoare Eyes Statement Comeback at Australian Athletics Championships

In one of the deepest races at the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships, what chance does a man who has not raced in 10 months stand? Ask Oliver Hoare himself and the answer is every chance, and you would be naïve not to believe him.

Sat 06 Apr 2024

Top 10 things to do in Adelaide

Adelaide combines exceptional food and wine, world-class events, and immersive wildlife experiences. Dine at some of the best restaurants in the country, sprawl out on sandy beaches minutes from the city and soak in the chic boutique city vibes. Here's our guide to the top 10 things to do in Adelaide including where to eat and drink, what to see and must-do experiences.

Fri 05 Apr 2024

Adapt and Deliver | Hamilton Spearheads Rising Stars in Paralympic Year

On a rich roster of Australian Paralympic prospects, few are having a better year than Jackson Hamilton. Bound for next week’s Australian Chemist Warehouse Athletics Championships, the vision impaired javelin thrower operates on feeling – unable to see metres ahead of him but crystal clear on his vision for Paris.

Thu 04 Apr 2024

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT A TORRENTIAL 2024 POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT

Chloe Mannix-Power from the Gold Coast and Jack Lacey from Melbourne claimed the crowns at a rain delayed Powercor Stawell Gift Carnival today.

Mon 01 Apr 2024

Debutants lead the way as Aussies show true grit at World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Australia has continued its rich tradition in distance running at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, with strong team performances across the board led by the nation’s senior men as debutants Haftu Strintzos and Edward Marks steered Australia to fifth position in Belgrade, Serbia.

Sun 31 Mar 2024

PREVIEW | Australia to Embrace the Elements at 2024 World Cross Country Championships

Australia’s 20-strong team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships has touched down in Belgrade, Serbia as the clock ticks down to Saturday’s racing action.

Thu 28 Mar 2024

Australian Mile Titles to be Decided at Bankstown’s Albie Thomas Mile

With just over two weeks until the commencement of the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships, a host of the nation’s top athletes will apply the finishing touches to their preparation at the Albie Thomas Mile in Bankstown – doubling as the Australian Mile Championships.

Wed 27 Mar 2024

Athletics Australia supports ANSW and Little Athletics NSW initiative

Athletics Australia is thrilled to see that steps are being taken by Athletics NSW and Little Athletics NSW, highlighting their commitment to seeing the sport reach its potential.

Wed 27 Mar 2024