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Statement regarding Paris 2024 Olympic nominations

Athletics Australia acknowledges the difficult task of Olympic nomination and selection where there are more athletes qualified than positions available. In the case of the Women’s marathon for Paris 2024, Australia had six women meet the qualification standard but can only select three.
Thu 30 May 2024

Oslo Awaits | Diamond League Preview

The Diamond League makes its next stop in the Norwegian capital as seven of Australia’s most talented middle distance stars lace up their spikes for the world renown Bislett Games, while Matthew Denny launches the discus to continue his ascent in toppling the world’s greats.
Wed 29 May 2024

Roeger Rolls on with Bronze in Kobe as Paralympic Campaign Heats Up

Paralympic star Michael Roeger has tonight added another World Para Athletics Championships medal to his prolific collection, racing to a valiant bronze in the 1500m T46 in Kobe, Japan over a decade after his maiden medal in the event at the 2013 championships in Lyon.
Fri 24 May 2024

National Volunteers Week | Ronda Jenkins

At 80-years-young, athletics keeps Ronda Jenkins active. But not in the way that most would imagine. Athletics Australia sat down with Ronda for National Volunteers Week.
Fri 24 May 2024

Golden girl Low back on top of the world, teenager Lovell scores bronze

Paralympic star Vanessa Low is Australia’s golden girl once more, adding another world title to her collection on Day Seven of the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan while teenage sprint star Mali Lovell made it a complete set of medals for Australia when claiming bronze.
Thu 23 May 2024

Distance Stars Descend upon Prefontaine Classic | PREVIEW

The Prefontaine Classic has long been a celebration of middle-distance running at the iconic Hayward Field and 2024 is set to be no different, as six of the biggest names in Australian athletics led by Jessica Hull and Oliver Hoare prepare for Diamond League triumph.
Thu 23 May 2024

Nick's Knack for Joinery | National Careers Week

On the eve of the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, it’s business as usual for cabinet maker Nick Hum. The Paralympic medallist dials in on his way from work to training, providing an insight into balancing life with a young family and Paralympic aspirations for National Careers Week.
Thu 16 May 2024

Raikiwasa Rewrites Record as Mitrevski Rolls On | Weekend Recap

A weekend of international athletics action saw the Olympic-bound Chris Mitrevski back up his Australian Championships breakthrough with an 8.24m leap, while rising thrower Marley Raikiwasa celebrated her World Under 20 Championships berth with a national Under 20 record in the shot put.
Mon 13 May 2024

Family Flourish | Low Better than ever ahead of Kobe and Paris

From Paralympic champion Vanessa Low to the nation’s renowned Marathon Mums, the women of Australian athletics continue to prove that global glory can be a family affair, with Low’s world record in January confirming she is better than ever ahead of the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships beginning in Kobe, Japan next week.
Fri 10 May 2024