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NSW XC Relays: Bankstown men claim second title
At the 32nd edition of the NSW cross country relays, held at Upjohn Park at Rydalmere on Saturday, Bankstown won just their second men’s title, following their 2019 victory. Although there was a late rally by some clubs, in the end Bankstown coasted to victory with their athletes clocking three of the top-6 fastest individual leg times.
NSW XC Relays: Three-peat for Run Crew women
Run Crew women have over the last few years dominated the NSW XC Relay championship with wins at the North Ryde Common, during a COVID effected year in 2021, and last year at today’s venue - Upjohn Park at Rydalmere.
But they were not confident of a third consecutive win with UTS Norths boosting a strong line-up including Olympian Georgia Winkcup.
World Para Athletics Championships: Seven NSW athletes selected
After a long four year wait, the World Para Athletics Championships are back after a COVID-forced break. Today seven NSW athletes were selected in the 39-member National team for the 2023 edition of the championships to be held in Paris in July 8-17.
NSW XC Relays: Flashback to 2001 with Kerryn McCann & Liz Miller
This Saturday all roads lead to Rydalmere for the 32nd running of the NSW Cross Country Relay Championship, first held in 1991 at Nowra.
Sport NSW Distinguished Long Service Award – Dave Archbold
Next month, after 53-years service to athletics in NSW, Dave Archbold will be awarded a Sport NSW Distinguished Long Service Award at a function at the NSW Community Sports Awards.
Australian Team selections: 32 NSW to wear the green and gold
Following on from yesterday’s announcement of 11 NSW athletes in the Global Games, a further 32 NSW athletes have been named in recent weeks in Australian teams. These emerging athletes will form the nucleus of future Australian global teams at the world championships, Olympics and Paralympics.
NSW athletes dominate Australian Virtus Global Games selections
11 NSW athletes have been named in the 27-strong Australian team for the 2023 Virtus Global Games to be held in Vichy in France in June.
NSW Short Walk Champs: Allanah Pitcher’s balanced victory
Australian 35km walk National record holder Allanah Pitcher and training partner Jack McGinniskin, are the NSW 20km walk champions for 2023. Testing a new venue, the Armory at Sydney Olympic Park, Allanah coasted to a win in 99:57, while Jack continued his solid progression in the last few years with a PB time of 95:43.
Athletics NSW volunteers – the Life Blood of our sport
This week Athletics NSW has been profiling a number of our incredible volunteers that the sport could not operate without. Read about the journeys of:
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL – Susan Newton
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL – Sue Stephens
COACH & CLUB ADMINISTRATOR – Sharyn Dickson
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL – Joshua Henry
Chemist Warehouse Athletics Community Hero Awards
In celebration of National Volunteers Week, we're calling for nominations for the Chemist Warehouse Athletics Community Hero Awards.
Now in its third year, the Chemist Warehouse Community Hero Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the unsung heroes within our sport.
SYDNEY 10/NSW 10km Championships: wins for Ed Goddard and Eloise Wellings
In glorious conditions at this morning’s Sydney 10, a record 2338 athletes lined up in the three distances, to pound the payments of the iconic Sydney Olympic Park. The races also incorporated the NSW Road Championships, its 92nd edition.
A Record Sydney 10 - Elite Women's & Men's Preview
With over 2,300 runners from across New South Wales, and interstate, descending upon what’s quickly become one of the key road races on the domestic calendar for all runners, the Sydney 10 – featuring the NSW Road Championships – has solidified it’s identity as a welcoming event for anyone to be involved in.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP – Dennis Coker
One of the most humble technical officials in NSW, Dennis Coker, was last night presented Life Membership at the Athletics NSW Awards.
St George Classic/Novice Championships: Run Crew Double
The 2023 Athletics NSW winter season kicked off in magnificent weather conditions yesterday at the iconic Scarborough Park cross country course at Ramsgate in Sydney. The St George Classic, which incorporates the historic Novice Championships, and now in their 109th year, attracted over 350 competitions.
Run Crew club were strong across the open ages, claiming the two NSW State Championships on the line, the 109th Men’s Novice title through Gavin Eccles and the 42nd Women’s Novice title with K
Athletics NSW Official of the Year Award to Remember Geoffrey Martin OAM
Athletics NSW Officials Award will be named in his memory and titled the “Geoffrey Martin Award’.
Australian Junior Championships Day 4: Delta double as she claims Australian record
The strong NSW performance at the Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Championships continued on day four with more National records and astounding individual performances by Delta Amidzovski and Izzi Louison-Roe.
Australian Junior Championships Day 3: Isaac Beacroft strides to another Australian record
Day three was simply extraordinary for NSW at the Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Championships being held in Brisbane this week. Australian records were broken, 5-year undefeated records were maintained and there were breakthrough performances.