News - Athletics NSW

NSW Teams Race Walking Championships: Jack McGinniskin inform as Sophie Polkinghorne starts treble

The second NSW winter race walking championship of the season was held in ideal conditions at the new home of NSW race walking – Newington Armory.

Sun 01 Jun 2025

NSW XC Relays: Run Crew double

Run Crew defended their 2024 titles with the women claiming their fifth consecutive win.

Sun 01 Jun 2025

NSW Athletics Announces 2025 Officials Advisory Committee and Subcommittee Appointments

NSW Athletics is pleased to announce the appointed members of the 2025 Joint Officials Advisory Committee and its three key subcommittees. These appointments recognise the dedication, expertise and leadership of technical officials who play a vital role in the continued growth and success of athletics across the state.

Fri 30 May 2025

Off-season Nutrition

With athletics running year-round, it can be easy to skip over the quieter moments between competitions. But according to Athletics NSW dietitian Caitlin Byron, what athletes do during these off-peak periods can have a major impact on how well they recover, and how ready they are to perform when the next challenge arrives.

Fri 30 May 2025

Young Athletes Rally Support Through the Australian Sports Foundation

A group of talented NSW athletes are calling on the community for support as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage from June 2025.

Fri 30 May 2025

Manly Warringah Athletics Unites the Northern Beaches

NSW Athletics proudly supports the landmark move by the athletics community on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with Manly Warringah Little Athletics (MWLAC) and Sydney Pacific Athletic Club, trading as Manly Warringah Athletics Club (MWAC), announcing they will become one.

Thu 29 May 2025

Joshua Henry Appointed as Photo Finish Coordinator at NSW Athletics

NSW Athletics is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Henry as the new Photo Finish Coordinator, effective Monday 26 May. Josh brings a wealth of experience and a passion for athletics, making him a valuable addition to the team as we continue to grow and evolve our competition and event delivery.

Schools Officiating Carnivals

Mon 26 May 2025

Sydney 10: Fast times, record depth and quality racing feature at 2025 event

A record 2400 athletes lined up across the four events at the 17th Sydney 10 held in light rain this morning around Sydney Olympic Park. In the women’s 10km event Holly Campbell recorded the 4th fastest time in the races history, while in the men’s Victorian Aiden Velten led home a quality field with Run Crew’s Ciaran Rushton claiming the State title. But the feature of the event was the dramatic increase in depth with 50% more athletes dipping under 31 and 32 minutes in comparison to the 2024 r

Sun 18 May 2025

VALE Nicky Jenneke

The NSW athletics community is in mourning over the loss of a most valued member Nicky Jenneke, aged just 55. The Cherrybrook club administrator sadly passed away this week.

Sat 17 May 2025

Life Membership - Kirsten Crocker

On Saturday night at the Athletics NSW Awards Dinner, Technical Official Kirsten Crocker was awarded life membership.

Tue 13 May 2025

Life Membership Tony Smyth

On Saturday night at the Athletics NSW Awards Dinner, Technical Official Tony Smyth was awarded life membership.

Mon 12 May 2025

Australian Little Athletics Championships: NSW claim 37th title

In Adelaide this ANZAC weekend NSW won their 37th Australian Little Athletics Championship. First held in 1971, the 2025 Under-13 championship went down to the last two events with NSW holding off Queensland 778 to 753 points, while Victoria finished third on 706 points. NSW claimed the prestigious Trevor Billingham Trophy, named after the founder of Little Athletics in Australia.

Mon 28 Apr 2025

NSW Team ready for the challenge of the Australian Little Athletics Championships

In Adelaide this weekend 40 NSW athletes will take the next step on their track and field pathway, when they represent NSW at the Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC).

Wed 23 Apr 2025

Australian Championships: Day 4 review

Could day four match the brilliant day three of the Australian Championships? Maybe it did, as Olyslagers, Lovell, Carli, Fairweather, Hull again and the Hunt brothers were fantastic.

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Australian Championships: NSW athletes claim two of the greatest National titles ever

On day three of the Australian Championships being held this week in Perth, the women’s 1500m and men’s 100m National titles will go into history as two of the greatest races in championship history. And the great news is NSW athletes Jessica Hull and Rohan Browning claimed them.

Sun 13 Apr 2025