Cedric Dubler | From Little Athletics to two-time Olympian
The embodiment of selfless Australian sporting mateship has, in Cedric Dubler, a new name.
Podiums Flow Post-Tokyo | Weekend Review
Just weeks after becoming Olympic finalists, Stewart McSweyn and Linden Hall have been crowned second place getters at the Nike Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, USA, while an Australian contingent continued their momentum in Europe.
Over and Out | Sargent-Jones Calls Time
“You can’t fake it in track and field.”
That’s the bottom line for Caitlin Sargent-Jones on her retirement after a decade-long career in the green and gold – during which she did everything but “fake it”.
Prospective Australian Athletics board members announced
Athletics Australia (AA) and Coles Little Athletics Australia (LAA) have established the prospective members of the inaugural Board of Australian Athletics.
Golden Couple Eye Glory
There’s a lot of things that Paralympic gold medallists Vanessa Low and Scott Reardon have in common, but none more so than a burning desire to live life to the fullest.
Australian winter season events postponed
Athletics Australia (AA) wishes to advise that the Australian Winter Walks Championships and the Australian Road Running Championships have been postponed.
A mix of youth and experience make up Australian Paralympic Athletics Team for Tokyo
Australia’s 36-strong team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are completing their final preparations ahead of the Games, where once again they are shaping up as a force on the world stage.
Paralympic Classification Explained
In less than two weeks, the Australian Para-athletics team will set Tokyo Olympic Stadium alight at one of the world’s premier sporting events – the Paralympic Games. Read all about Paralympic Classification here.
Tokyo in Numbers | Athletics Team Review
Athletics Australia would like to congratulate the Australian Olympic Athletics Team for Tokyo on its most successful performance at an Olympic Games since London 2012.
McDermott Soars to Silver | Day Nine Review
Like many of her Australian teammates in Tokyo, Nicola McDermott has soared to new heights on the Olympic stage – claiming the silver medal in the women’s high jump with a new national and area record of 2.02m.
Under the Radar | Day Eight Review
If it’s possible for a reigning world champion to fly under the radar heading into an Olympic Games, Kelsey-Lee Barber just did. But with a steely look in her eye, Barber returned to her best when it mattered to secure an Olympic bronze medal in the women’s javelin.
Olympic Marathon Preview
Rest assured that all six of Australia’s marathon runners set to feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have spent years on end amassing thousands of kilometres – meticulously preparing for moments like these.
Decathlon Duo Delivers | Day Seven Review
Ash Moloney has secured a bronze medal and a piece of history tonight in Tokyo, with the Australian Athletics Team’s first medal of the Olympics coming in the most Australian way possible – through sheer determination and mateship.
Bring the Heat | Race Walking Preview
Often regarded by the casual observer as an unglamorous and at times humorous athletic event; take a closer look at the sport of race walking and you will discover a discipline that demands precision and technical excellence – along with a newfound appreciation for these endurance machines.
History Made; History Awaits | Day Six Review
Day six of the athletics program in Tokyo saw Peter Bol deliver a historic result in the men’s 800m final, whilst Jessica Hull rewrote the record books and Ash Moloney sits in second place of the decathlon overnight.
Triple Threat | Day Five Review
Australia’s javelin women will occupy one quarter of the field in Friday night’s Olympic final after stamping their authority on the qualifying round, whilst Brooke Stratton produced her best when it mattered and Australia’s 1500m men went to work.
Riley's Big Day | Day Four Review
The day after Sunday is normally Monday but today it was Riley Day as the ‘Beaudesert Bullet’ served it up to the world’s best over 200m, whilst Hall and Hull put on a clinic and Steve Solomon was valiant in defeat.
Starc Soars, Bol Scores | Day Three Review
Brandon Starc took flight and touched down as the fifth best high jumper in the world, whilst Peter Bol won an Olympic 800m final whilst glancing around and twirling his finger – day three had it all.