Australian Officials Step Up at World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games

While all eyes will be on the Australians donning the green and gold at the World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games, there will be five more working tirelessly behind the scenes to make each competition as professional as they can be. 

Australian officials including 2022 Official of the Year Janet Nixon, Helen Roberts, Kirsten Crocker, Peter Hamilton and Athletics Australia GM, Competitions Brian Roe have been selected amongst the world’s most respected officials to take their mark at the World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games.

“A competitive endeavour, officiating is an important role in competition at all levels and ensures the integrity of our sport,” said Athletics Australia CEO Peter Bromley.

“It is a considerable honour to be handpicked for a major championships and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have five officials from our ranks put their knowledge and skills to the test at the World Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Games.”

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Australian officials at the World Championships:

International Race Walk Judge – Kirsten Crocker
Video Referee – Peter Hamilton
International Photo Finish Judge – Janet Nixon
ITO/Referee– Helen Roberts
Jury of Appeal – Brian Roe

Australian officials at the Commonwealth Games:

International Race Walk Judge – Kirsten Crocker
Jury of Appeal – Peter Hamilton
International Photo Finish Judge – Janet Nixon
Video Referee – Helen Roberts
Start Referee – Brian Roe

By Sascha Ryner, Athletics Australia
Posted: 11/7/2022