News - Athletics Australia

USA Power Couple strengthens international contingent at next week’s Maurie Plant Meet

The anticipation for the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne is reaching new heights, with newlyweds, American long jump sensation Tara Davis-Woodhall and Paralympic medallist Hunter Woodhall named as the next members of Team USA to confirm their start for the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level Meet on February 23.

Wed 15 Feb 2023

Commonwealth champion Denny and the Maurie Plant Meet head south to Geelong

Geelong has long been known for as a hub for football, but for one afternoon only it will transform to become the home of world-class athletics, with the Maurie Plant Meet headed south for a special preview event – the Men’s Discus Throw on Wednesday, February 22.

Tue 14 Feb 2023

Provisional suspension of Peter Bol lifted

Sport Integrity Australia has today informed Athletics Australia of the outcome of Peter Bol’s B-sample analysis that was conducted by a WADA-approved laboratory.

Tue 14 Feb 2023

Australia vs The World | A global distance frenzy ignites competition at the Maurie Plant Meet

The might of East Africa will extend their stay in Australia following the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, with the proud distance running nations of Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya strengthening the line-up of 12 countries set to compete at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne.

Sun 12 Feb 2023

An Australian Championships with an International Twist | Montag and Tingay Salute

The firing of the starter’s gun at the Australian 20km Race Walking Championships commenced a 90-minute clinic by the world’s best race walkers, as Jemima Montag and Declan Tingay charged to gold on a morning of global success.

Sun 12 Feb 2023

Adelaide Invitational Launches Australian Athletics into 2023

Australia’s track and field stars tonight revealed their cards in front of a healthy crowd at the Adelaide Invitational, putting their off-season progress into practice to launch the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian Summer of Athletics to a hot start.

Sat 11 Feb 2023

PREVIEW | Australian 20km Race Walking Championships

Australian and international talent will highlight the Australian 20km Racewalking championships, with a line-up of Olympic, World Championship, European and Commonwealth medallists.

Fri 10 Feb 2023

Pathway boost for junior talent

Australia’s next generation of talent are set to rocket out of the blocks in 2023 and beyond, with a new Pathway Transitions Program launched today by Athletics Australia.

Thu 09 Feb 2023

Athletics takes over Adelaide as the Australian domestic season heats up

Homegrown and international talent will headline a blockbuster evening of track and field at the Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational, with a line-up of Olympic and Paralympic medallists including Ash Moloney, Matthew Centrowitz (USA), and Michael Roeger leading a star-studded affair at SA Athletics Stadium this Saturday.

Thu 09 Feb 2023

From FOMO to mojo, how the Adelaide Invitational reignited a favourite son

Michael Roeger’s blistering 5000m run at last year’s Adelaide Invitational meant so much more than a new T46 world record – it was the race that reignited his mojo, his passion, his confidence and self-belief.

Wed 08 Feb 2023

USA distance greats to challenge an all-star Australian 1500m line up at Maurie Plant Meet

The fast and the fierce are set to light up the Women’s 1500m at the upcoming Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level meet, with USA duo Olympic bronze medallist Emma Coburn and World Athletics Indoor Championships finalist Heather MacLean squaring up against an all-star Australian cast on Thursday, February 23 at Lakeside Stadium.

Tue 07 Feb 2023

Olympians and prominent community leaders spearhead revamped First Nations and RAP Advisory Group

Some of the most prolific names in Indigenous Australian athletics will come together with experts in the field as part of a revamped and expanded Athletics Australia First Nations and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Advisory Group.

Mon 06 Feb 2023

Around the Grounds | Aussies Impress Indoors and on the Roads

From the indoor facilities of the United States and Europe to the roads of Japan for the Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon, Australian athletics was well represented with strong performances around the globe this weekend.

Sun 05 Feb 2023

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.

Fri 03 Feb 2023

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.

Fri 03 Feb 2023

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.

Fri 03 Feb 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.

Thu 02 Feb 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.

Wed 01 Feb 2023