News - NSW Athletics

Sydney to host Australian Athletics Open Championships in 2026

Sydney will host the country’s premier athletics championships as the Australian Athletics Championships takes place at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre from April 9-12, 2026.

Tue 23 Sep 2025

World Athletics Championships: Nicola Olyslagers World Champion

Nicola Olyslagers closed the Australian campaign at the World Championships with gold in the high jump. It was the third NSW medal of the championships behind bronze medals from Jess Hull in the 1500m and Mackenzie Little in the javelin throw.

Mon 22 Sep 2025

World Athletics Championships: Medal for Mackenzie

North Shore doctor MacKenzie Little secured her second world championships bronze medal on day eight of the world championships being held in very warm and humid in Tokyo. Rose Davies placed a record equalling 10th in the 5000m final as three NSW athletes assisted the men’s 4x100m relay team into the final.

Sun 21 Sep 2025

World Athletics Championships: Hull sets record, while Little and Davies progress to final

NSW athletes have produced some dazzling performances across days five to seven at the world championships being held in very warm and humid conditions in Tokyo this week.

Sat 20 Sep 2025

World Athletics Championships: Brave bronze for Hull

Jessica Hull has claimed an historic 1500m medal on day four of the world championships being held in very warm and humid conditions in Tokyo this week. In a brave performance Jess risked a medal as she challenged for gold.

Wed 17 Sep 2025

SYDNEY HALF MARATHON REVIEW: Drew Fryer and Jenny Blundell claim victory

Drew Fryer and Jenny Blundell stormed to victory at the 35th edition of the Sydney Half Marathon held this morning in glorious conditions at Sydney Olympic Park. Both races were undecided until deep into the third and final lap of the 21.1km race. They led a record 2400 entries across the three races – Sydney Half Marathon, 10km and family fun run.

Sun 14 Sep 2025

World Athletics Championships Day 1 Review

Eight NSW athletes were in action on day one of the World Athletics Championships being held in Tokyo.

Sat 13 Sep 2025

World Athletics Championships Guide

Saturday morning the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships gets underway in Tokyo. With 28 athletes on the team, NSW has contributed the largest contingent.

Fri 12 Sep 2025

World Championships team: Desleigh Owusu makes history

Today 28 NSW athletes were named on the Australian team for the Tokyo World Championships.

Wed 03 Sep 2025

Sydney Marathon – Pompeani on the rise

Two NSW athletes recorded brilliant performances on the day the Sydney Marathon became the seventh world major. Leanne Pompeani won the Australian marathon title, while Tom Do Canto claimed silver in the men’s race.

Sun 31 Aug 2025

Sydney Marathon – Australian Running history

An historic moment in the history of running in Australia will happen on the roads of Sydney this Sunday when the TCS Sydney Marathon becomes the 7th Abbott World Major.

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Australian XC: Bronte Oates dominates as NSW win 20 team medals

In very brisk conditions in Ballarat today, UTS Norths athlete Bronte Oates totally dominated the open women’s 10km cross country championships of Australia, while NSW were very strong across the ages, winning a medal in 20 of the 22 team competitions.

Sat 23 Aug 2025

Australian distance runners to chase gold in Ballarat

Ballarat will be the heartbeat of Australian distance running this weekend as over 1600 athletes descend upon Victoria Park for the Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships, with hopefuls from around the country primed for their shot at national glory.

Thu 21 Aug 2025

Olyslagers shares Diamond League victory

On a night where rain battered the stadium and Olympic champions faltered, dual Olympic medallist Nicola Olyslagers rose above the conditions to share the top spot in the Women’s High Jump at the Lausanne Diamond League, a highlight in a string of gritty Australian performances in Switzerland.