Vale Jean Harmey
Jean Harmey, one of NSW’s most significant administrators and International Technical Official passed away recently aged 99. She lived a very full and interesting life.
NSW Schools Challenge: Meriden School, Pymble Ladies and Trinity Grammar take the honours
The NSW Schools Challenge was held in a different format for 2024, being integrated into the five-day NSW All Schools Championships held at Homebush on 28 September to October 2. Teams were vying to compete at the National Schools Challenge to be held in Brisbane on December 9.
NSW All Schools: records, multi-medallists and top schools
Statistical highlights of the very successful 2024 NSW All Schools Championships.
NSW Technical Officials attain World Athletics Qualification
Recently, NSW had 15 Technical Officials pass the World Athletics Bronze Referee Qualification.
NSW All Schools Day 5 Wrap: Rising star Woodhouse claims treble
A short day five of the NSW All Schools Championships wound up the event long distance and shot put events.
NSW All Schools Day 4 Wrap: Record books hammered
NSW All Schools Day 4 Wrap: Record books hammered
NSW All Schools Day 3 Wrap: Telaya Blacksmith smashes Australian
Paris Paralympian Telaya Blacksmith destroyed the Australian T20 long jump record on a windy day three of the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships.
NSW All Schools Day 2 Wrap: 400m and 1500m track focus
The action on day two of the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships was mostly focused on the track in the 400m and 1500m events.
NSW All Schools Day 1 Wrap: Javelin throwers and sprinters
Despite inconsistent wind conditions the speedsters of NSW athletics, along with the javelin throwing ladies, wrote their names into the record books on day one of the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships being held at Sydney Olympic Park Homebush.
Prepare your child for the Summer season
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Athletics NSW School Holiday Camp at the iconic Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, from October 9-11, 2024. This camp is designed for young athletes aged 10-14, offering them a unique opportunity to train like elite athletes under the guidance of expert coaches.
Athletics NSW Junior Development Program is coming to Tamworth
Thanks to an exciting partnership with Rural Fit, the Athletics NSW Junior Development Program is now available in Tamworth.
NSW All Schools Preview: World Junior stars and a Paralympian to highlight 2024 championships
With the NSW All Schools Championships entries closing tomorrow (Friday) at noon, already four of our World U20 Championships stars and Paralympian Telaya Blacksmith have confirmed their participation enabling us to celebrate their recent incredible achievements in Lima and Paris.
Performance Testing for Track and Field Athletes
Athletics NSW held its first Target Talent Program (TTP) Masterclass event on 8 September 2024 at their NSW Centre of Excellence, Sydney Olympic Park, in collaboration with Sydney West Sports Medicine. The TTP is a vital part of Athletics Australia High Performance Strategy that aims to enhance the performance of Australian athletes on the world stage, particularly in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Leanne Pompeani Claims Australian Cross Country Title
Battling gale-force winds, rain and a muddy course, after three silver medals in the senior women’s race Leanne Pompeani claimed her first senior cross country National title in Launceston on Saturday,
SYDNEY HALF MARATHON REVIEW: Run Crew double with Tom terrific and Danette winning on debut
Run Crew athletes Tom do Canto and Danette Sheehan stormed to victory at the 34th edition of the Sydney Half Marathon held this morning under an overcast sky at Sydney Olympic Park.
They led a record 2005 entries across the three races – Sydney Half Marathon, 10km and family fun run.
Sydney Half Marathon Preview
The 2024 Sydney Half Marathon is shaping up to be the best yet. Perfect weather over iconic Olympic Boulevard at Sydney Olympic Park will greet a record number of entries across the three races, the Half Marathon, 10km and Family Fun Run. The interest has been so great the 10km event is already sold out.
300 NSW Athletes to compete at National Cross Country Championships
More than 300 NSW Athletes will compete at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Tasmania from 31 August - 1 September.
Athletics NSW: A Year of Success and Unprecedented Growth
Athletics NSW (ANSW) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 24 July, with members receiving updates on the immense success achieved over the past 12 months, which has significantly strengthened the foundations of Athletics in NSW.