Trae Williams’ athletics career comes to an end
Trae Williams has today confirmed to Athletics Australia that he is retiring from Athletics to take up a career in Rugby 7s.
2019 World University Games - Athletics
The 2019 World University Games (Summer Universiade) will take place from 3-14 July 2019 in Naples, Italy.
Athletics Australia Staff Appointments
Athletics Australia has appointed a new Pathways Manager and two state Performance Coaches
IAAF launches global one-mile run in 24 countries over 24 hours
Following the success of last year’s global event, IAAF Run 24-1 will return for its second edition on Saturday 2 June with a series of 24 one-mile runs staged around the world, to support the Global Running Day, the worldwide celebration that encourages everyone to get moving.
Pearson leads the charge for the Aussies in Asia.
A group of Aussies have been in good form across the weekend in two meets in Asia. On Saturday, Shanghai hosted the second leg of the Diamond League circuit, while today Osaka was the venue for the Seiko Golden Grand Prix.
2019 Diamond League debut for Starc
After a strong opening to the 2019 Diamond League season in Doha, the elite athletics circuit heads to its only Asian stop, when on Saturday evening Chinese city Shanghai hosts the series. Four Aussies will compete, Brandon Starc, Kelsey Barber, Georgia Griffith and Morgan Mitchell.
Silver & Doha Berths Secured at World Relays
The two-day IAAF World Relay Championships have concluded overnight in Yokohama with Australia claiming one medal and securing selection for the Doha World Championships in two events.
Two teams confirmed starters at Doha
Australia have come away from the IAAF World Relays with two Doha World Athletics Championship qualifying teams – the Women’s 4x100m and the Men’s 4x400.
Australian women set fastest time in 4x100m since 2000.
Australia has had a great night at the IAAF World Relays, in front of 15,000 people at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama.
Four selected for 2019 World Para Athletics Championships, Dubai
Initial team announcements for the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships
Initial Selections for the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships, Doha
Initial team selections announced for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019
10 million for Kurt Fearnley Centre of Excellence in Sydney Olympic Park
Athletics Australia is delighted with the announcement today that the Australian Labor Party is committing $10 million to build a world class, high performance athletics centre, that will be called the Kurt Fearnley Centre of Excellence.
Athletes to represent Australia at IAAF World Relays
Athletics Australia is excited to announce six squads for the 2019 IAAF World Relay Championships* to be held in Yokohama Japan on May 10 and 11.
Best Australian Marathon Performances for Over A Decade
The 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon was run last night (28 April) and Australia set it’s mark with eight athletes competing in the Gold Label Road Running event.Â
Record Entries For National Masters Championships in Melbourne
The 47th edition of the National Masters Athletics Championships is being held in Melbourne from 26-29 April at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park.
History and records close successful 2019 Australian Championships
History was made on day seven of the Australian Track and Field Championships which concluded at Homebush today. Naa Anang and Celeste Mucci achieved rare doubles, while Lauren Wells with her 12th title and Alwyn Jones with his 10th have stamped their names into the history of their events.
Award Winners - 2019 Athletics Australia Gala Dinner
​​​​​​​Australia’s best track and field athletes of 2018 were honoured tonight at the 2019 Athletics Australia Gala Dinner following a very successful Australian Track & Field Championships in Sydney.
Eddie Nketia takes home 100m gold on Day 6 of the Australian Track & Field Championships.
On day six of the Australian Track & Field Championships titles, being held in Sydney, the open events took centre stage and produced surprise results and four qualifying performances for the world championships.