VALE Paul Hallam 1969-2024
It is with incredible sadness that we inform the athletics community of the passing of well-loved coach Paul Hallam, aged 55.
NSW 10km Walk: Elizabeth McMillen PBs and now #3 Aussie all-time
Sydney race walker Lizzy McMillen has clocked a stunning break through time of 43:00.01 to win the NSW 10,000m track walk championship in Bankstown last night. It elevated her to the third fastest in Australian history, behind former world record holder Kerry Saxby-Junna and dual Olympic medallists Jemima Montag. In the men’s event Carl Gibbons won his second State 10,000m title, a minute faster than his previous win in 2022.
Seven extends deal to broadcast Australian athletics
The Seven Network will remain the home of Australian athletics, announcing a two-year extension to a long-term partnership with Athletics Australia.
NSW Relays Championships Review
Medal Tally
NSW Athletics Celebrates Positive Response to Partnership, Growth in Event Participation
It is clear from the overwhelmingly positive response, that the recently launched NSW Athletics Partnership by Little Athletics NSW (LANSW) and Athletics NSW (ANSW) has reinvigorated athletics across the state. The partnership has not only received enthusiastic feedback from Clubs and members alike but has also gained the support of commercial partners and government stakeholders who see the potential to make NSW a leader in athletics development.
NSW 3000m Championships: Phillips 7:56 as juniors impress
Intermittent light rain at the NSW 3000m championships, held at ES Marks Field, didn’t stop Josh Phillips smashing his personal best as numerous junior men dipped under 8:30 and women under 10:00 minutes.
NSW Sport Awards: Five NSW Members Named finalists
Five NSW athletes and coaches have today been named finalists in the prestigious 2024 NSW Sport NSW Awards.
NSW 10,000m Championships
Last night in ideal conditions at The Crest track at Bankstown, Josh Phillips and Leyla Liakatos defending their 2023 NSW senior state 10,000m titles with much improved times.
Athletics NSW Centre of Excellence Announces Collaboration with Trinity Grammar School
Athletics NSW is proud to announce a new collaboration between its Centre of Excellence (COE) and Trinity Grammar School, one of the leading school athletics programs in the state. Starting in Term 4 of 2024 and continuing into Term 1 of 2025, Trinity Grammar School will utilise the COE's state-of-the-art facilities as part of their strength and conditioning program delivery for their athletics squad.
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.