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David Brewster’s Journey as an Athletics NSW Official

During NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK we are recognising our wonderful volunteers who include officials, club administrators and club coaches. Today we take a look at the journey and motivations of David Brewster - an Athletics NSW official.
Wed 18 May 2022

Nine NSW athletes are Birmingham-bound

Today nine NSW athletes were announced in the initial selections of 32 athletes for the Australian Commonwealth Games team for Birmingham 2022. The group includes five Para-Athletes and features two athletes on the rise Julie Charlton and Sarah Clifton-Bligh.
Mon 16 May 2022

168 years of service recognised at the St George Club’s Centenary Celebrations

Today’s Centenary Celebrations at the St George District Athletics Club were a great opportunity to recognise the service of three of the most outstanding recent administrators of the club. Combined, Ron Gribble, Dennis Jolliffe and Alan Staples have given 168 years of service to the St George club - each over 50-years - an extraordinary contribution to the club. They were awarded Athletics Australia’s highest recognition for club administration, the Platinum Service Award for 40+ years service.
Sat 14 May 2022

St George Club celebrates 100 years

This Saturday, the St George District AAC celebrates 100 years at one of the few iconic venues of athletics in NSW, Scarborough Park host of the State Novice Cross Country since 1940.
Mon 09 May 2022

Sydney 10: Weightman shatters records

In glorious running conditions the 2022 Sydney10 saw record fields and performances. In the women’s, four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman, ran the fastest women’s 10km road time ever in Australia, while in the men’s there was a breakthrough and surprise for Brisbane’s Kieren Perkins.
Sun 01 May 2022

Sydney10: Elite athletes in Focus – Part 2

The 2022 Sydney10 race this Sunday around Sydney Olympic Park has attracted the some of the leading athletes from across the nation. In this part two of the podium potential/elite entries we chat preparation and race goals with three NSW registered athletes, defending champion Kieren Tall, 2021 women’s runner up Leanne Pompeani and NSW 10,000m champion Aynslee van Graan.
Thu 28 Apr 2022

Sydney10: Elite athletes in Focus – Part 1

The 2022 Sydney10 race this Sunday around Sydney Olympic Park has attracted the some of the leading athletes from across the nation. In this part one of the podium potential/elite entries we chat preparation and race goals with four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman, and sub-29:30 athletes Archie Reid from Victoria and Liam Boudin from Queensland.
Wed 27 Apr 2022

Allan Scott: Gallipoli hero and Australian high jump recordholder

Australian high jump record holder in the 1910s, Sydney’s Allan Scott, was a Gallipoli hero who lost his life when shot by a German sniper at West Flanders in Belgium. He was in the first wave to arrive at ANZAC Cove, involved in the Battle of Lone Pine, shot three times during the Gallipoli campaign and he commanded the last group to leave the peninsular. He received awards for gallantry and a section at Gallipoli was named after him. In battles in France and Belgium he was recognised as a
Mon 25 Apr 2022

Brisbane Track Classic: Team McEntyre double

At the last domestic hit out of the season, the Brisbane Track Classic, the Angus McEntyre squad dominated with a winning double from javelin throwers Mackenzie Little and Cameron McEntyre.
Sun 10 Apr 2022

Commonwealth Games athlete Enid Evans passes away aged 102

Last week Australia’s oldest ever Commonwealth Games athlete Enid Pate (nee Evans) passed away at the age of 102 years. The 1938 Sydney Empire Games athlete lived longer than any Australian Olympian or Commonwealth Games athlete has.
Wed 06 Apr 2022

Australian Championships Day 5: Race Walkers and Laura Roderick shine

On day five of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Track and Field Championships we saw the commencement of event in the Para-athletics program, along with open events. Distance runner Laura Roderick booked her World Junior team place as our women’s junior race walkers set-up.
Thu 31 Mar 2022

Australian Championships Day 4: Championship racing toward Columbia

Day four of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Track and Field Championships was an incredible day for the home state of NSW. Not only did three athletes secure World U20 Championships selection, and our relay teams win three from four races, but a highlight was some dramatic championship racing in an effort to secure selection in the National Junior team.
Wed 30 Mar 2022