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New Throws Centre of Excellence primed for medals

A new high-tech, high-performance complex at QSAC is priming Australia's stars of discus, shot put, javelin, hammer throw, seated throws, decathlon and heptathlon for international medal success.

Tingay Marches into History as Records Tumble at Supernova 2

Australian race walking stars Declan Tingay and Jemima Montag made it back-to-back wins in the World Athletics Race Walking Tour with dominant performances at Supernova 2, led by Tingay’s stunning Australian record of 38:03.78 over 10,000m and an Under 18 record by Marcus Wakim.

Athletics Summer Series to be broadcast on 7plus

The stars of Australian athletics are bringing the show to a track near you this season, and to the screens of the Seven Network, live, free and in HD* on 7plus Saturday, 11 February 2023.

Chemist Warehouse Extends Support as the 2023 Summer Season Launches

All Australian team members selected for junior and senior track and field, road and cross country teams will proudly wear the Chemist Warehouse brand on their national team kit in recognition of the retailer’s significant support of the sport. This branded team kit will feature for the first time when Australia takes on the world on home soil at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships to be held in Bathurst on 18 February 2023.

Olympic champion Matthew Centrowitz to make comeback in Australia

The Maurie Plant Meet, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level meet, has lured Olympic 1500m champion Matthew Centrowitz Jnr down under from the United States. The three-time Olympian has also locked in a race on either side, kicking off his campaign in Adelaide next week and concluding in Sydney in March.

PREVIEW Supernova #2 | Walkers Head Back to the Track

They have been battling it out for the titles of King and Queen of the Mountain in the Perisher Valley, but it’s back to the track for the world’s best race walkers ahead of a star-studded Supernova #2 at the Australian Institute of Sport this Thursday.  

Fit and Firing | Perris and Olyslagers Lead Big Weekend

Led by a national record of 10.65-seconds from Chad “The White Tiger” Perris and a 2.03m attempt by Nicola Olyslagers, Australia’s track and field stars set the scene for 2023 with strong early season markers both home and abroad over the weekend.

The Team with a Dream | Caldwell and Co Eye World Title at Bathurst

At 21-years-old, Abbey Caldwell is enjoying life as a professional athlete. The humble operator makes no mention of her Commonwealth Games bronze medal or Australian 1500m title, but can’t help but smile when asked if Australia can win the Mixed 4x2km Relay at the 2023 World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst.

Athletics family recognised in Australia Day honours

Athletics Australia would like to extend its warmest congratulations to six members of the athletics community who were bestowed with the prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) at the 2023 Australia Day Honours.