News - Athletics NSW

NSW XC Championships Feature Event: Men’s U20km 8km XC

One of the best line-ups on Saturday at the 125th NSW Cross Country Championships is the men’s under-20 8km race. It maybe a legacy from the World Cross Country Championships, with two stars from the Australian team, Ciaran Rushton and Bailey Habler heading this field.

Fri 16 Jun 2023

10 Trinidad bound for the Commonwealth Youth Games

NSW have dominated the 25-member Australian athletics team announced today for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in August in the Port of Spain in the Trinidad and Tobago.

Wed 14 Jun 2023

NSW Technical Official Ian White awarded an Order of Australia (OAM)

Long serving former NSW official Ian White was today posthumously awarded an Order of Australia honour in the General Division as part of the Governor-General's King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List, announced today.

Sun 11 Jun 2023

Three medals for NSW athletes at NCAAs - US College Finals

The climax of the US College athletics season, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association), saw eight NSW athletes make it to the finals, held in Texas this week.

Sun 11 Jun 2023

World Championships selections: Allanah Pitcher’s transition complete

At 19, talented Central Coast race walker Allanah Pitcher has confirmed her transition from junior to senior international with her selection in the Australian team for the 2023 World Championships. Allanah has been selected in the 35km walk for the championships to be held in July/August in Budapest.

Fri 09 Jun 2023

New Dual Opportunity

Athletics NSW will provide a true and meaningful pathway for everyone – regardless of age, ability, background or circumstances – to participate in a lifelong journey in the sport of athletics.

Mon 05 Jun 2023

NSW XC Relays: Bankstown men claim second title

At the 32nd edition of the NSW cross country relays, held at Upjohn Park at Rydalmere on Saturday, Bankstown won just their second men’s title, following their 2019 victory. Although there was a late rally by some clubs, in the end Bankstown coasted to victory with their athletes clocking three of the top-6 fastest individual leg times.

Sun 04 Jun 2023

NSW XC Relays: Three-peat for Run Crew women

Run Crew women have over the last few years dominated the NSW XC Relay championship with wins at the North Ryde Common, during a COVID effected year in 2021, and last year at today’s venue - Upjohn Park at Rydalmere. But they were not confident of a third consecutive win with UTS Norths boosting a strong line-up including Olympian Georgia Winkcup.

Sun 04 Jun 2023

World Para Athletics Championships: Seven NSW athletes selected

After a long four year wait, the World Para Athletics Championships are back after a COVID-forced break. Today seven NSW athletes were selected in the 39-member National team for the 2023 edition of the championships to be held in Paris in July 8-17.

Fri 02 Jun 2023

NSW XC Relays: Flashback to 2001 with Kerryn McCann & Liz Miller

This Saturday all roads lead to Rydalmere for the 32nd running of the NSW Cross Country Relay Championship, first held in 1991 at Nowra.

Thu 01 Jun 2023

Sport NSW Distinguished Long Service Award – Dave Archbold

Next month, after 53-years service to athletics in NSW, Dave Archbold will be awarded a Sport NSW Distinguished Long Service Award at a function at the NSW Community Sports Awards.

Wed 31 May 2023

Australian Team selections: 32 NSW to wear the green and gold

Following on from yesterday’s announcement of 11 NSW athletes in the Global Games, a further 32 NSW athletes have been named in recent weeks in Australian teams. These emerging athletes will form the nucleus of future Australian global teams at the world championships, Olympics and Paralympics.

Thu 25 May 2023

NSW athletes dominate Australian Virtus Global Games selections

11 NSW athletes have been named in the 27-strong Australian team for the 2023 Virtus Global Games to be held in Vichy in France in June.

Wed 24 May 2023

NSW Short Walk Champs: Allanah Pitcher’s balanced victory

Australian 35km walk National record holder Allanah Pitcher and training partner Jack McGinniskin, are the NSW 20km walk champions for 2023. Testing a new venue, the Armory at Sydney Olympic Park, Allanah coasted to a win in 99:57, while Jack continued his solid progression in the last few years with a PB time of 95:43.

Sun 21 May 2023

Athletics NSW volunteers – the Life Blood of our sport

This week Athletics NSW has been profiling a number of our incredible volunteers that the sport could not operate without. Read about the journeys of: TECHNICAL OFFICIAL – Susan Newton TECHNICAL OFFICIAL – Sue Stephens COACH & CLUB ADMINISTRATOR – Sharyn Dickson TECHNICAL OFFICIAL – Joshua Henry

Sat 20 May 2023

Chemist Warehouse Athletics Community Hero Awards

In celebration of National Volunteers Week, we're calling for nominations for the Chemist Warehouse Athletics Community Hero Awards. Now in its third year, the Chemist Warehouse Community Hero Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the unsung heroes within our sport.

Fri 19 May 2023

SYDNEY 10/NSW 10km Championships: wins for Ed Goddard and Eloise Wellings

In glorious conditions at this morning’s Sydney 10, a record 2338 athletes lined up in the three distances, to pound the payments of the iconic Sydney Olympic Park. The races also incorporated the NSW Road Championships, its 92nd edition.

Sun 07 May 2023

A Record Sydney 10 - Elite Women's & Men's Preview

With over 2,300 runners from across New South Wales, and interstate, descending upon what’s quickly become one of the key road races on the domestic calendar for all runners, the Sydney 10 – featuring the NSW Road Championships – has solidified it’s identity as a welcoming event for anyone to be involved in.

Fri 05 May 2023