News - Athletics Australia

History for Hull and Hobbs as Kerley Says Farewell | Sydney Track Classic

The 2023 Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic has been etched into history on a record-breaking night at Sydney Olympic Park, as Australian middle distance star Jessica Hull, and sprint sensations Zoe Hobbs (New Zealand) and Fred Kerley (USA) led the charge in ensuring the resurgence of Australian athletics is here to stay.

Sat 11 Mar 2023

Records and titles on the line at Saturday's Sydney Track Classic

The momentum building around Australian athletics is set to continue this Saturday night at Sydney Olympic Park, as USA sprints king Fred Kerley says farewell to Australia while the country’s most prolific athletes lay it all on the line at the Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic.

Thu 09 Mar 2023

An Aussie Underdog | Beck Welcomes Kerley Challenge in Sydney

Sometimes, the fastest man in the world needs to remind people of just that. With one arm aloft cruising to victory in Melbourne, Fred Kerley teased the crowd with a taste of his talent. But will the big American decide that the time for games is over in Sydney? Alex Beck hopes so.

Tue 07 Mar 2023

March Madness | State Championships a Happy Hunting Ground

National records, state titles, and a host of World Championships and World Para Championships qualifiers – the arrival of March delivered madness as Australian athletes approach top form.

Mon 06 Mar 2023

Anang to go Bang | Naa Headed for Sydney Track Classic

In 11.20-seconds into a stubborn headwind, Naa Anang quashed any doubts that her career was in the balance. From the sand to the blue riband, the former long jumper is within reach of becoming the fastest Australian woman in history, despite racing with stress fractures in both shins.

Mon 06 Mar 2023

TALENT ACROSS GENERATIONS IN WOMEN’S HIGH JUMP | SYDNEY TRACK CLASSIC

Returning to the home of the historic 2-metre leap, Nicola Olyslagers (Matt Horsnell) is fresh and ready to set the Sydney Olympic Park runway alight once again in 2023, and headlines the next generation of high jump talent emerging in Australia.

Sat 04 Mar 2023

Be Bold to be Better | Athletics Australia launches 10-year strategic plan

Athletics Australia has unveiled a new long-term strategic plan, with the aim of inspiring, empowering and supporting the athlete inside of everyone in the lead up the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Thu 02 Mar 2023

Trans-tasman battle looms in Men's 800m | Sydney Track Classic

With the excitement of Australian middle-distance running reaching new heights following the World Athletics Cross Country Championships and the Maurie Plant Meet - Melbourne, another chapter will be written at the Sydney Track Classic with an exciting Trans-Tasman battle in the Men’s 800m.

Tue 28 Feb 2023

Indoors and Out | Weightman Leads Big Weekend

Indoors and out, Australian stars were getting it done around the globe last weekend spearheaded by both seasoned veterans and rising stars.

Mon 27 Feb 2023

Vale Angel and Carlos Basas

The Australian Athletics Family was saddened to learn of the passing of Spanish Athletics officials - father and son Angel and Carlos Basas in a traffic accident in New Zealand on Friday.

Sun 26 Feb 2023

The unbreakable spirit of Iryna Klymets | Maurie Plant Meet - Melbourne

For Iryna Klymets, the journey to compete at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne overnight has been nothing short of remarkable.

Fri 24 Feb 2023

Fans flock to cheer on world class fields at Maurie Plant Meet

Australia’s middle-distance athletes headlined a massive night of athletics action in front of a capacity crowd of 6,177 at Lakeside Stadium for the Maurie Plant Meet, as the world’s fastest man descended on Australia’s first World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level meet.

Thu 23 Feb 2023

Gregsons Back on Track for Great Mate Maurie | Maurie Plant Meet

For Ryan and Genevieve Gregson, tonight’s Maurie Plant Meet is personal. The Olympic lovers are set to race in honour of their eternal friend as they return to the track, with Gregson on their bibs but Plant in their hearts.

Thu 23 Feb 2023

Paralympian Jaryd Clifford to Attempt World First 4-Minute Mile at Maurie Plant Meet

Jaryd Clifford is looking to become the first visually impaired athlete in the world and first ambulant Australian Paralympian to break the four-minute mile at this Thursday’s Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level meet.

Wed 22 Feb 2023

The best of the best to light up the track at Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

An Olympic champion, the world’s fastest man, Australia’s newest global medallists plus a slew of Australia’s most prolific Olympians and Paralympians.

Tue 21 Feb 2023

Bronzed Aussies Headline Success at Home World Athletics Cross Country Championships

Australia’s Mixed 4x2km Relay team has raced into Australian athletics history with a bronze medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships Bathurst, leading from the front as the world’s best runners battled both the terrain and conditions in an instant classic down under.

Sat 18 Feb 2023

Australian Team Change | 2023 World Cross Country Championships Bathurst

Australia’s team of 28 for Saturday’s World Cross Country Championships will feature Australian debutant Andre Waring, after the withdrawal of Matthew Ramsden due to a calf injury.

Fri 17 Feb 2023

Ready and Waiting | Team Australia Poised to Capitalise on Home World Championships

The 44th edition of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships to be held in Bathurst this Saturday, will be characterised by brutal conditions and unforgiving terrain, with Team Australia set to meet the world’s best athletes in their backyard for a hostile initiation down under.

Thu 16 Feb 2023