Sydney Marathon – Australian Running history
An historic moment in the history of running in Australia will happen on the roads of Sydney this Sunday when the TCS Sydney Marathon becomes the 7th Abbott World Major.
Australian XC: Bronte Oates dominates as NSW win 20 team medals
In very brisk conditions in Ballarat today, UTS Norths athlete Bronte Oates totally dominated the open women’s 10km cross country championships of Australia, while NSW were very strong across the ages, winning a medal in 20 of the 22 team competitions.
Australian distance runners to chase gold in Ballarat
Ballarat will be the heartbeat of Australian distance running this weekend as over 1600 athletes descend upon Victoria Park for the Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships, with hopefuls from around the country primed for their shot at national glory.
Olyslagers shares Diamond League victory
On a night where rain battered the stadium and Olympic champions faltered, dual Olympic medallist Nicola Olyslagers rose above the conditions to share the top spot in the Women’s High Jump at the Lausanne Diamond League, a highlight in a string of gritty Australian performances in Switzerland.
Final event to decide NSW Winter Championships titles
Close men’s and women’s NSW Distance Runner of the Year competitions will come down to the last winter event in 2025 – the NSW Half Marathon.
NSW Road Relays: Run Crew women win a thriller, while Sydney Uni
The 73rd edition of the NSW Road Relays, had it all this year. Battling regular heavy down pours, there was a thriller in the women’s race with just a few second deciding the race.
New Look Ahead of Season Registrations
NSW Athletics is proud to unveil a fresh new look and a single website designed to serve its members, clubs, and stakeholders from the 25/26 season.
AGM Celebrates Transformational Year for Athletics in NSW
Athletics NSW held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 30 July at the NSW Centre of Excellence, marking what Chair Matt Whitbread described as “the most significant years in our sport in over 50-years.”
World University Games: McMillen and Murphy Magic
NSW athletes have enjoyed a successful campaign last week at the World University Games held in Bochum, Germany.
NSW Celebrates 11 New World Athletics Bronze Referee
Athletics NSW proudly congratulates eleven of its technical officials who have successfully completed the World Athletics Bronze Referees Education, marking a significant milestone in their officiating careers and strengthening the state’s presence on the international athletics stage.
110th NSW Short Course XC Championships – Thrilling wins for Bishop and Spencer
Glorious conditions at Dapto greeted the nearly 700 athletes competing at the 110th NSW Short Course Cross Country Championships. Over the shorter distance, on the flat technical course, there was some thrilling racing for the open titles. It was a very successful day for Ben Liddy who coached both the men’s and women’s champions.
Seven great NSW indigenous track and field athletes
As we celebrate NAIDOC week around Australia, David Tarbotton profiles seven great NSW indigenous track and field athletes who have represented Australia as senior athletes.
NSW Athletics Supports Unified Junior National Championships Pathway
NSW Athletics welcomes today’s announcement by Australian Athletics (AA) and Little Athletics Australia (LAA), on the historic alignment of the Australian Junior Athletics Championships (AJAC) and COLES Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC), commencing in 2026.
NSW Athletics celebrates $8.3 Million Budget Commitment
NSW Athletics celebrates the NSW Government’s $8.3 million commitment to redevelop the synthetic athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport in Narrabeen.
NSW Cross Country Championships: Emerging stars, Teams and Records
The 2025 NSW Cross Country Championships were a major success with record entry numbers (800), close team battles between more teams than ever and plenty of emerging talent – all on an iconic venue.
127th NSW Cross Country Championships – Hince and Oates claim titles
The 127th edition of the NSW Athletics Cross Country Championships were held in glorious winter conditions over the rugged Willandra course on the NSW South Coast yesterday.
UTS Norths athlete Bronte Oates clocked a stunning record-breaking winning time, while in the men’s, Luke Hince added to his family’s history at the event, three decades after his mother won the race.
NSW Teams Race Walking Championships: Jack McGinniskin inform as Sophie Polkinghorne starts treble
The second NSW winter race walking championship of the season was held in ideal conditions at the new home of NSW race walking – Newington Armory.
NSW XC Relays: Run Crew double
Run Crew defended their 2024 titles with the women claiming their fifth consecutive win.