News - Athletics NSW

NSW Junior Championships: 5 emerging athletes to watch

Next week a record 2200 NSW teenagers will compete in the 4-day State Junior Championships. Many of our established junior stars, like Mason McGroder, Delta Amidzovski, Izzi Louison-Roe, Daniel Williams, Mitchell Hatfield, Fleur Cooper and Chelsy Wayne will be in action, but who are some of the next in line set to impress? Let’s meet five emerging athletes ready to shine this year.

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Sydney Track Classic Top-5s

Ahead of the Sydney Track Classic on March 15, we take a fun look at some top-5 facts.

Mon 03 Mar 2025

11 Day Festival of Athletics

In just over a week, we will commence an historic 11-day period of athletics at Homebush where we will conduct four major competitions and see athletes from the age eight competing together at the same venue as Olympians. The exciting period of athletics is a massive undertaking, and will test our athletes, clubs/centres, coaches and especially technical officials and NSW Athletics staff during the 67 hours, or equivalent of three continuous days of competition.

Sat 01 Mar 2025

VALE Don Brodie OAM

Last week the athletics community lost one of its much loved and longest serving volunteers, when Don Brodie passed away aged 96. Don’s enormous contribution to the sport, largely with Western Suburbs Athletics Club, was a seven-decade involvement in administration and coaching at the club that continued as recently as 2013 when he was President while in his 80s.

Sun 23 Feb 2025

Albie Thomas/Australian Mile

In perfect conditions at Bankstown in Sydney last evening, NSW’s Josh Phillips and Victorian Claudia Hollingsworth claimed the 2025 Australian mile championship held at the annual Albie Thomas Mile meet.

Fri 21 Feb 2025

Global medallists Little and Barber to lead javelin throwdown at Sydney Track Classic

Back-to-back world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber and World Championships bronze medallist Mackenzie Little are set to spearhead a javelin masterclass at the Sydney Track Classic, taking on Kiwi rival Tori Moorby and Japan’s Sae Takemoto in a world-class matchup.

Wed 19 Feb 2025

Sydney Track Classic – One month to go

The Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic returns to Homebush’s Sydney Olympic Park for the 2025 edition set for Saturday March 15.

Sat 15 Feb 2025

NSW Athletics Announces Financial Assistance Programs

NSW Athletics is proud to announce two financial assistance programs aimed at supporting athletes, coaches, and officials in attending state, national, and international championships. These programs provide essential funding to help cover travel and accommodation costs, ensuring greater opportunities for participation.

Thu 13 Feb 2025

Izzy Thornton-Bott and Luke Hince crowned State 5000 metre champions

The 2025 NSW 5000m championships were contrasting races, held in drizzling rain on the warmup track at Sydney Olympic Park. Kembla Joggers athlete, Luke Hince won the men’s race, while Bankstown’s Izzy Thornton-Bott took the women’s title.

Sun 09 Feb 2025

Short Track Nationals: Queen Connolly and Delta double

The inaugural Australian Athletics Short Track Championships were held in Sydney on Saturday with the focus for many athletes the World Indoor Championships next month. A number of events attracted ‘track classic’ standard lineups, particularly over 60 metres.

Sun 02 Feb 2025

NSW Team Managers Announced for Australian Championships

NSW Athletics is excited to announce its team managers taking our athletes to the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth and the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Adelaide from 4 April.

Fri 31 Jan 2025

Volunteers recognised with 30 and 40-year service pins

At the NSW Country Championships the significant service of seven outstanding volunteers was recognised with the presentation of their 30 and 40-year Athletics Australia service pins.

Wed 22 Jan 2025

Measured approach for high jumper Mackay

A change in the measurement of Mackay Jones’ high jump approach has made a significant different to the performances of the recently crowned Australian All Schools champion from Albion Park, who is in no rush in his athletics career, but rather taking a mature and measured approach to his future.

Tue 21 Jan 2025

2025 NSW Country Championships: Event Review

The 2025 NSW Country Championships, conducted in challenging conditions, proved the resilience of the athletics community as the athletes, technical officials, coaches and families endured horrible weather conditions.

Mon 20 Jan 2025

NSW Athletics Statement on Weather Conditions and Event Adjustments

NSW Athletics would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continued support of our athletics community as we navigate the challenging weather conditions at the Country Championships.

Sat 18 Jan 2025

Treloar Shield Final: Titles for Sydney Uni, UTS Norths, Manly, Hills and Bankstown

Five clubs shared in the spoils at the final of the 2024/25 Treloar Shield held yesterday at Homebush. Sydney University defended the prestigious open title. Manly Warringah juniors captured the U13 and U15 titles, the U18s went to Bankstown, while UTS Norths were victorious in the two masters divisions – 35-49 years and 50+ years.

Sun 15 Dec 2024

Australian All Schools Championships: NSW Wrap-up

NSW continued their winning record at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools held in Brisbane over the last three days. NSW claimed the team from hosts Queensland and Victoria. The very warm conditions and tailwinds ensured the records books were hammered.

Mon 09 Dec 2024

Next Is Now | Rising Stars of Australian Athletics Set to Shine in Brisbane

The next generation of Australian athletics talent led by World Under 20 Championships medallists Gout Gout, Izobelle Louison-Roe, Mason McGroder and Paralympic sensation Telaya Blacksmith will light up Brisbane this weekend for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – on a path to return to the Olympic and Paralympic city of 2032.

Wed 04 Dec 2024