News - Athletics Australia

Health and safety paramount for the IOC

To safeguard the health of all involved and to contribute to the containment of covid-19, the executive board (eb) of the international Olympic committee (IOC) today announced that the IOC will step up its scenario-planning for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Sun 22 Mar 2020

Bathurst 2021 - One Year To Go

The World Athletics Cross Country Championship Bathurst 2021 course encapsulates the unique and picturesque landscape of regional New South Wales.

Thu 19 Mar 2020

Athletics Activity in Australia postponed until May 1

Athletics Australia wishes to advise that we, along with our State Member Associations have decided and agree to the postponement of all competitions and events until May 1 2020 at the earliest

Tue 17 Mar 2020

A message from the Athletics Australia President

Our sport is facing unprecedented and challenging times in response to this global health emergency.

Mon 16 Mar 2020

Queensland Track Classic postponed

Athletics Australia and Queensland Athletics today announce the postponement of the Queensland Track Classic due to concerns about the Coronavirus and public safety.

Sat 14 Mar 2020

Australian Junior Track & Field Championships cancelled and Australian Senior Championships postponed

Athletics Australia have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Australian Junior (U14-U18) Track & Field Championships, which will not be re-scheduled and have postponed the 2020 Australian Senior (U20, Open and Para) Track & Field Championships to a date or dates to be determined.

Thu 12 Mar 2020

Celebrating the Women of Australian Athletics on International Women's Day

For International Womenâ€™s Day we are celebrating the Women of Athletics. Today we want to celebrate the champions on the ground. These Women are the hearts of our clubs. They are the people that play important roles on club committees, officiating Athletics events across Australia, helping in the canteen and making people feel welcomed.

Sat 07 Mar 2020

Eleanor Patterson sets Australian high jump record

Last week at the Capital Classic in Wellington- Eleanor Patterson broke the 31-year-old Australian women's high jump record with a clearance of 1.99 metres.

Wed 04 Mar 2020

Bol and Deng back after their show down at the Sydney Track Classic

Peter Bol and Joseph Deng are back to their 2018 best after stellar runs in the menâ€™s 800m at the 2020 Sydney Track Classic.

Fri 21 Feb 2020

Preview: Sydney next stop for the Coles Summer Super Series

The fourth meet in Athletics Australiaâ€™s Coles Summer Super Series arrives in Sydney this Saturday night when the Sydney Track Classic is held at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre at Homebush. National record holders Linden Hall (1500m), Jo Deng (800m), Brooke Stratton (long jump) and another high jump clash between Eleanor Patterson and Nicola McDermott, highlight a quality meet.

Tue 18 Feb 2020

WOW! By Ellie Beer

At 16 years of age, Ellie Beer was the youngest Australian ever to compete at a track and field world championships. She is on track this weekend at the Sydney Track Classic this weekend , competing in the women's 400m.

Mon 17 Feb 2020

Remembering Graham

Remembering Graham Thursday 20 Feb, 4:30 pm Graham Crouch, who died in Germany on 28th November last year, had a large impact and influence on the sport of athletics in Australia and abroad.

Thu 13 Feb 2020

Two Olympic qualifiers at Canberra Track Classic

Two Olympic qualifiers from Eleanor Patterson and Nicola McDermott in the womenâ€™s high jump have lead the charge at the 2020 Canberra Track Classic.

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Canberra to host season debuts for national record holders Catriona Bisset and Brandon Starc

The new track in the nationâ€™s capital was the scene of dozens of sensational performances in late January, three weeks on, this Thursday night the Canberra Track Classic, part of the Coles Summer Super Series, will host season debuts for Australian record holders Catriona Bisset and Brandon Starc.

Mon 10 Feb 2020