News - Athletics NSW

Treloar Shield Final: Titles for Sydney Uni, UTS Norths, Manly, Hills and Bankstown

Five clubs shared in the spoils at the final of the 2024/25 Treloar Shield held yesterday at Homebush. Sydney University defended the prestigious open title. Manly Warringah juniors captured the U13 and U15 titles, the U18s went to Bankstown, while UTS Norths were victorious in the two masters divisions – 35-49 years and 50+ years.

Sun 15 Dec 2024

Australian All Schools Championships: NSW Wrap-up

NSW continued their winning record at the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools held in Brisbane over the last three days. NSW claimed the team from hosts Queensland and Victoria. The very warm conditions and tailwinds ensured the records books were hammered.

Mon 09 Dec 2024

Next Is Now | Rising Stars of Australian Athletics Set to Shine in Brisbane

The next generation of Australian athletics talent led by World Under 20 Championships medallists Gout Gout, Izobelle Louison-Roe, Mason McGroder and Paralympic sensation Telaya Blacksmith will light up Brisbane this weekend for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Athletics Championships – on a path to return to the Olympic and Paralympic city of 2032.

Wed 04 Dec 2024

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.

Fri 29 Nov 2024

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.

Fri 22 Nov 2024

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.

Tue 19 Nov 2024

NSW Relays Championships Review

Medal Tally

Mon 18 Nov 2024

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.

Wed 06 Nov 2024

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.

Sun 03 Nov 2024

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.

Thu 24 Oct 2024

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.

Fri 18 Oct 2024

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.

Fri 18 Oct 2024

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.

Tue 15 Oct 2024

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.

Thu 10 Oct 2024