News - NSW Athletics

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.

Fri 24 Sep 2021

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.

Sun 19 Sep 2021

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.

Fri 17 Sep 2021

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.

Wed 08 Sep 2021

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.

Mon 06 Sep 2021

Paralympian Rosemary Little makes successful move from track to field

Two NSW athletes were in action on day six of the track and field competition at the Tokyo Paralympics. Competing at her third Games Rosemary Little lined up in the shot, while Newcastle’s Luke Bailey pushed in the T54 100m heats.

Thu 02 Sep 2021

"It's about people with a disability being seen" - Insightful & Inspirational Interview with Sarah Walsh

Full transcript and relevant links for a fantastic interview with Sarah Walsh, who placed 7th in the Women's T64 Long Jump at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Mon 30 Aug 2021

O’Hanlon sprints to his fourth Games podium

Four-time Paralympian Evan O’Hanlon has won bronze in the 100m and long jumper Sarah Walsh placed seventh on day two of the athletics program at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Sun 29 Aug 2021

Nicola McDermott, Jessica Hull and Rohan Browning claim top Athletics NSW Awards for 2020/21

Negotiating the challenges of the last season NSW’s athletes were extortionary and have been recognised in the 2020/21 Athletics NSW Awards.

Tue 24 Aug 2021

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.

Mon 23 Aug 2021

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.

Thu 19 Aug 2021

Athletics NSW Chair's Message

Matthew Whitbread, Chair of Athletics NSW, sends a Chair's message to our NSW Athletics Community.

Mon 16 Aug 2021

Canada-based Henly well prepared for his second Paralympic Games

We may not have seen him around our tracks in Sydney for a few years, but discus thrower Guy Henly will proudly represent NSW and Australia at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo later this month.

Thu 12 Aug 2021