News - Athletics NSW

NSW Masters ‘Festivals of Athletics’ wins with our athletes

Masters athletics is for those aged 30 and over, and is all about participation, the most important aspect is that people come along and give something a try. We look forward to welcoming athletes of all abilities, current members or those just interested in trying something new, or taking up again something they’ve done previously. Everyone is welcome!

Thu 14 Sep 2023

Athletics NSW Seeks Community Support to Ensure the Success of Upcoming Events

Athletics NSW is committed to providing competition and participation opportunities for all its athletes at all levels of the sport. But to continue to do this at the frequency and standard expected- our athletes need your help!

Thu 14 Sep 2023

10 NSW athletes selected for National teams

NSW are well represented in the final two National teams for 2023. Later this month, at the newly expanded World Athletics Road Running Championships, three NSW athletes, headlined by Jessica Hull in her seventh Australian team in two years, competes in Lativa at the two-day championships. In late November, seven NSW athletes compete at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Games, a key competition for those with Paris Olympic Games aspirations.

Thu 14 Sep 2023

NSW All Schools Athletics Championships: Perkins set for title six

We are just two weeks from the start of the 2023 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships and one athlete, Samuel Perkins, heads to the event in pursuit of a special achievement - a sixth consecutive title.

Sat 09 Sep 2023

Sydney Half Marathon: Record shattering run by Niamh Allen

Sydney-based Irish athlete Niamh Allen has run herself into the record books with a remarkable winning time of 1:12.44 in the 33rd Sydney Half Marathon this morning at Sydney Olympic Park. Her training partner at Run Crew, dual Olympian Ben St Lawrence, likewise was just as impressive winning the men’s race in 65:55.

Sun 03 Sep 2023

Sydney Half Marathon Preview

Momentum is building as entry numbers approach last year’s record 1300 participants across the 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km event and Family Fun Run events.

Wed 30 Aug 2023

NSW athletes close World Championships with three medals

After nine days of thrilling competition, the world championships came to a close this morning in Budapest. The performances across the week matched the high daily temperatures at the 19th edition of the global meet. NSW won half the Nationals teams’ medals, through Mackenzie Little’s javelin throw bronze, and our pair of high jumpers Eleanor Patterson with silver and Nicole Olyslagers with bronze.

Mon 28 Aug 2023

Australian Cross Country: Pompeani battles pain to claim silver

At the 83rd Australian Cross Country Championships in Canberra today, both NSW open teams finished on the podium while there were individual wins in the para races by Tamsin Colley and Kyle McIntosh.

Sun 27 Aug 2023

Australian Cross Country Championships: Juniors on the Rise

For NSW finest distance running talent, next week all roads lead to Canberra for the 83rd Australian Cross Country Championships. The event, at Stromlo Forest, includes athletes from ages 10 to senior. The races feature many of the Australian representatives from the recent World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst.

Fri 18 Aug 2023

Preview Australian Cross Country: Leanne Pompeani starts favourite as Ed Goddard chases fifth podium

Next week in Canberra at the 83rd edition of the Australian Cross Country Championships, Ed Goddard faces his toughest challenge to keep a rare streak going, while in the women’s race, on her home track, Leanne Pompeani will line-up as favourite.

Wed 16 Aug 2023

Commonwealth Youth Games Day 4 – NSW athletes close the Games with an 11 medal haul

The NSW athletes claimed four medals on the final day at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, closing their campaign with 11 medals across nine athletes.

Fri 11 Aug 2023

Commonwealth Youth Games Day 3 – Delta double

Day three at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago saw Delta Amidzovski claim a second gold medal while there was drama aplenty.

Thu 10 Aug 2023

Maple Services and Athletics NSW announce partnership to boost Community Health and Wellbeing through Athletics.

Maple Services, a leading community services provider dedicated to empowering individuals with diverse abilities, and Athletics NSW, the governing body for athletics in New South Wales, proudly unveil a momentous partnership, with Maple Services assuming the role of the Community Health and Wellbeing Partner.

Tue 08 Aug 2023