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Hull reflects on her moment of 2020

Middle distance runner Jessica Hull broke four Australian records in 2020, but crossing the finish line of the 1500m at the ISTAF Meet in Berlin is a moment that is fueling her preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Wed 06 Jan 2021

Ault-Connell credits family for comeback

Wheelchair racer Eliza Ault-Connell wears many hats. She is a Board Member of a non-profit organisation, a comeback star, a mother of three, and one of the first 10 athletes selected to the Australian Paralympic Team for Tokyo 2020 next year.
Mon 04 Jan 2021

Coach Appreciation Month | Iryna Dvoskina

Behind Australia’s success in the world of Para sprinting is the mastermind that is Iryna Dvoskina -  the esteemed Ukranian-born coach who is renowned for her incredible success.
Tue 29 Dec 2020

McSweyn crushes record on home soil

Stewart McSweyn continued his dominant year overnight, when clocking 3:50.61 over the mile at the Penguin Track Meet to secure the Australian Allcomers record. 
Tue 29 Dec 2020

Patterson finds new beginning with coach Stewart

By the age of 20, high jumper Eleanor Patterson had represented Australia at an Olympic Games, and won a Commonwealth Games gold medal. But at 22, she found herself out of the sport. After a year of soul searching, Patterson discovered two things - a new-found self-belief and the perfect coach. 
Sat 26 Dec 2020

De Rozario aims to emulate career of coach Sauvage

Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario grew up watching Louise Sauvage immortalise herself as an Australian sporting legend - and 20 years on from when Sauvage lit the Sydney 2000 Paralympic cauldron, the pair are working in unison to cement de Rozario’s status as Australia’s next Paralympic hero. 
Tue 22 Dec 2020

Relay athletes fire up ahead of 2021

With less than a week to go until Christmas, Australia’s premier sprinting crop have completed an intensive 4x100m relay camp at the AIS ahead of a blockbuster 2021 which features both the Tokyo Olympic Games and World Relay Championships in Poland.
Mon 21 Dec 2020

Turner breaks another World Record

Paralympian James Turner has run a blistering 23.52 seconds over 200m in Canberra overnight, crowning him the fastest man ever in the event for the T36 class.
Sat 19 Dec 2020

Gold medal standard for Athlete Wellbeing

Australian Institute of Sport Director Matti Clements said mental health and wellbeing support services available to Australian athletes could be the game-changer ahead of the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Fri 18 Dec 2020

2021 Anti-Doping Policy Change

Athletics Australia has welcomed the new National Anti-Doping Policy developed by Sport Integrity Australia, which comes into effect on 1 January 2021.
Thu 17 Dec 2020

Clifford commends Saunders for infinite camaraderie

The bond between an athlete and a coach is paramount to success. Paralympian Jaryd Clifford writes about how his relationship with coach Philo Saunders has transcended beyond what was already a revered dynamic.
Wed 16 Dec 2020

Athletics Australia’s coaching team expands 

The preparation of Australia’s track and field athletes for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games has been given a significant boost, with new roles added to Athletics Australia’s High Performance coaching structure. 
Wed 16 Dec 2020

Race walkers re-group in Thredbo

Australia's most elite race walkers will be ready for the biggest year of their careers to date, after the completion of a high altitude camp at Thredbo this week. 
Tue 15 Dec 2020

Para-athletes: We Want You

Athletics Australia is set to intensify its search to find the next generation of Paralympic talent, with its new online talent identification initiative.
Mon 14 Dec 2020

Vale Robbins, Hunt and Reed

Athletics Australia reflects of the lives and careers of the three Olympians who recently passing away; Neil Robbins, Christine Hunt and Ian Reed.
Sun 13 Dec 2020