Vincent Donnadieu’s Helping Hand

Behind all athletes there is a support team, but for visually impaired athletes an additional key crew member is the guide. Vincent Donnadieu, guide to Tokyo Paralympic marathon medallist Jaryd Clifford, provided an insight into their role, along with the trust and bond between the athlete and the guide.

Athletics NSW Administrator of the Year: Iris Good

The Athletics NSW Administrator of the Year award is an opportunity to recognise one of these hard working volunteers annually. For the 2020/21 season Athletics East club’s Iris Good is recognised for nearly 30 years volunteer service.

Athletics NSW Club Development Award winner: Athletics Wollongong

Formed over 60 years ago Athletics Wollongong club is one of the strongest clubs in country NSW. Over the last couple of years there has been a noticeable rise in performance from their athletes and their media presence. Like so many clubs they also have a strong band of volunteers supporting the athletes.

2020/21 Club Coach of the Year: Brett Mathison - Westfields

Last month Brett Mathison was named Athletics NSW’s 2020/21 club coach of the year. Involved in the Westfields Sports High club program, Mathison plays that key role of taking athletes from across event groups and from varying levels.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN | ZURICH DIAMOND LEAGUE NSW PREVIEW

Australia will be well represented at the final of the Wanda Diamond League in Zurich, with Nicola McDermott headlining a record eight Australians, which will include four NSW athletes, looking to stamp their authority on the most significant annual meet on the athletics calendar.

Paralympic Games close in Tokyo

The Tokyo Paralympics concluded on Sunday with the marathons around the Paralympic city. The final two NSW athletes to compete were discus thrower Guy Henly and seven-time Paralympian Christie Dawes.

PREVIEW & GUIDE: Tokyo Paralympic Games – NSW athletes

Tomorrow night the delayed 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games finally gets underway in Tokyo with the opening ceremony. The athletics program kicks off on Friday where 36 Aussies will compete across the 10-day track and field program. NSW’s first representative will be Sarah Walsh in the T64 long jump on Saturday morning.

Sarah Walsh embraces delayed Tokyo Paralympics

While the delay to the Tokyo Paralympics, due to the pandemic, has been challenging for many athletes, for long jumper Sarah Walsh it has been an opportunity to make some technical changes, a move which have already shown results this summer.