News - Athletics NSW

SYDNEY 10 Preview: Road running legend Lisa Weightman and Tall v Goddard

The men’s and women’s fields for the 16th edition of the Sydney 10 have attracted strong line-ups including the race record holders for Sunday’s race around Sydney Olympic Park.

Thu 16 May 2024

2024 Athletics NSW Recreational/Running Coach of the Year: Katie St Lawrence

At the recent Athletics NSW Award Run Crew’s Katie St Lawrence was named Recreational/Running Coach of the Year. She is a terrific ambassador for this profession, as we found out when chatting to one of her athletes.

Sat 11 May 2024

World U20 Championships Team: 20 NSW athletes selected

Twenty NSW teenagers have been today named in the Australian team for the World U20 Championships to be held in Lima, Peru from August 27th.

Thu 09 May 2024

Athletics NSW and Little Athletics NSW commit to joint role

Further to the recent NSW Athletics Partnership announcement delivering the first entirely unified and single Athletics offering in NSW in 56 years, Athletics NSW (ANSW) and Little Athletics NSW (LANSW) have since committed to the establishment of a joint Workforce Manager role.

Wed 08 May 2024

Athletics NSW Awards: Life memberships awarded

Five Athletics NSW technical officials, with outstanding service, were awarded Life Membership at our annual Awards Dinner held at the Locker Room at Homebush last evening. The evening was an opportunity to recognise our technical officials, coaches, clubs and administrators; all who play an important role in making our sport successful.

Sun 28 Apr 2024

Athletics NSW Officially Opens NSW Centre of Excellence

Athletics NSW proudly announces the opening of the NSW Centre of Excellence at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre on Saturday 27 April.

Sat 27 Apr 2024

Four NSW athletes to make International debut

In the last 24 hours the teams for the World Relays were announced along with the first Paralympic Games selections. Nine NSW athletes have been selected including three teenagers. Four NSW athletes will make their historic Australian team debut. The Paralympic Games is the pinnacle event for Para-athletes, while the World Relays is the key pathway for Olympic qualification with 14 of the 16 teams invited to Paris decided in the Bahamas in 10 days.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

World Teams Race Walking Championships: Isaac Beacroft World Junior Champion

The incredible rise of 16-year-old Hills Club athlete Isaac Beacroft continued overnight at the 2024 World Race Walking Team Championships in Turkey when he was crowned World Junior Champion. Competing in the under-20 10km road walk event against athletes three years older, Isaac won by just one second, after a late surge in the race.

Mon 22 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Junior Champs: Day 5 Review

FRIDAY: Friday was finals day at the Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Championships in Adelaide with NSW athletes winning more than their share of National titles.

Sat 20 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Junior Champs: Day 4 Review

THURSDAY: Another strong day for NSW at the Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Championships in Adelaide with two throwers, Ashley Hogan and Ky Garratt claiming their fourth National titles. The endurance feats of Sophie Polkinghorne delivered gold, while Cameron Bloem and Matthew McLaughlin dominated their distance events.

Fri 19 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Junior Champs: Day 3 Review

WEDNESDAY On day three in Adelaide at the 2024 Australian Junior Championships little-known NSW high jumper, Ratu Viliame Lewanavanua captivated the crowd, while another NSW high jumper Izzy Louise-Roe, added to her medal haul. NSW athletes also dominated the sprint hurdles.

Thu 18 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Junior Champs: Days 1 & 2 Review

It has been a very successful first two days for our NSW athletes at the five-day Australian Junior Championships in Adelaide this week.

Wed 17 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Champs: Day 4 Review

SUNDAY: The Australian Championships and Olympic trials finished on a high on Sunday for NSW athletes with six title won in the final two hours.

Mon 15 Apr 2024

Three NSW athletes selected for the Paris Olympics

Following the Australian Track and Field Championships, 14 athletes, including three from NSW were announced in the first wave of athletics selections for the Paris Olympics. High jumpers Nicola Olyslagers, Eleanor Patterson and middle-distance athlete Jessica Hull were selected for Paris. Both Nicola and Jessica are named for their second team, while Eleanor is going to her third Games. We also recognise the selection of Michelle Jenneke who is formerly from NSW and competes for Queensland.

Mon 15 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Champs: Day 3 Review

SATURDAY: Sydney teenager Sebastian Sultana became the younger winner of the men’s 100m in 39 years, while Jessica Hull overpowered a strong women’s 1500m field to defend her title in a championship record time.

Sun 14 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Champs: Day 2 Review

FRIDAY: A clutch jump by Sydney teenager Mitchell Hatfield in his last high jump competition opportunity, secured a place on the Australian junior team for the World U20 Championships in Peru. But it was a different approach this season that has brought him success.

Sat 13 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Champs: Day 1 Review

THURSDAY: Former Westfields High student Aleksandra Stoilova defeated a strong field in the under-20 women’s 100m clocking a very quick time of 11.46 into a slight headwind.

Fri 12 Apr 2024

2024 Australian Championships: NSW team - things to watch

Next Thursday the four-day Australian Athletics Championships will be held in Adelaide. They also double as the Olympic trials, and in this modern era are a very high scoring points competition towards qualification for the Paris Olympics.

Sun 07 Apr 2024