News - Athletics NSW

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.

Fri 18 Jul 2025

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.

Sun 13 Jul 2025

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.

Tue 08 Jul 2025

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.

Fri 04 Jul 2025

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.

Tue 24 Jun 2025

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.

Mon 23 Jun 2025

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.

Sun 22 Jun 2025

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.

Sun 01 Jun 2025

NSW XC Relays: Run Crew double

Run Crew defended their 2024 titles with the women claiming their fifth consecutive win.

Sun 01 Jun 2025

NSW Athletics Announces 2025 Officials Advisory Committee and Subcommittee Appointments

NSW Athletics is pleased to announce the appointed members of the 2025 Joint Officials Advisory Committee and its three key subcommittees. These appointments recognise the dedication, expertise and leadership of technical officials who play a vital role in the continued growth and success of athletics across the state.

Fri 30 May 2025

Off-season Nutrition

With athletics running year-round, it can be easy to skip over the quieter moments between competitions. But according to Athletics NSW dietitian Caitlin Byron, what athletes do during these off-peak periods can have a major impact on how well they recover, and how ready they are to perform when the next challenge arrives.

Fri 30 May 2025

Young Athletes Rally Support Through the Australian Sports Foundation

A group of talented NSW athletes are calling on the community for support as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage from June 2025.

Fri 30 May 2025

Manly Warringah Athletics Unites the Northern Beaches

NSW Athletics proudly supports the landmark move by the athletics community on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with Manly Warringah Little Athletics (MWLAC) and Sydney Pacific Athletic Club, trading as Manly Warringah Athletics Club (MWAC), announcing they will become one.

Thu 29 May 2025

Joshua Henry Appointed as Photo Finish Coordinator at NSW Athletics

NSW Athletics is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Henry as the new Photo Finish Coordinator, effective Monday 26 May. Josh brings a wealth of experience and a passion for athletics, making him a valuable addition to the team as we continue to grow and evolve our competition and event delivery.

Schools Officiating Carnivals

Mon 26 May 2025

Sydney 10: Fast times, record depth and quality racing feature at 2025 event

A record 2400 athletes lined up across the four events at the 17th Sydney 10 held in light rain this morning around Sydney Olympic Park. In the women’s 10km event Holly Campbell recorded the 4th fastest time in the races history, while in the men’s Victorian Aiden Velten led home a quality field with Run Crew’s Ciaran Rushton claiming the State title. But the feature of the event was the dramatic increase in depth with 50% more athletes dipping under 31 and 32 minutes in comparison to the 2024 r

Sun 18 May 2025