News - Athletics NSW

Australia’s World Cross Country Prospects

In six weeks the NSW country town of Bathurst will host the 44th edition of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. In its nearly 50-year race history, Australia have won three medals at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships but have also placed fourth to sixth on 29 occasions. With Australian distance running on the crest of a wave, can we convert that momentum into podium finishes?

Thu 29 Dec 2022

Athletics NSW Chair & CEO Holiday Message

As we come to the end of the year, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on some of the key achievements that we have seen throughout our sport. It has been a huge effort to bring back athletics across the State and deliver a full twelve months of activity including the first full winter season since 2019.

Fri 23 Dec 2022

ANSW Office Holiday Closure

The Athletics NSW Office will close today, Thursday 22nd December, 2022 until Monday 2nd January. The Office will reopen on Tuesday, 3rd January and will operate during normal business hours (9:00am - 4:30pm).

Thu 22 Dec 2022

Treloar Shield Final: UTS Norths claim four of the five titles

UTS Norths claimed their seventh Treloar Shield title as they dominated the finals, winning four of the five age divisions. The Treloar Shield, first held during the 2013/14 season, and not held during the last two seasons due to COVID, only Wests in 2016/17 have lowered their colours.

Sun 18 Dec 2022

Clubs Shine Through Treloar Shield Series

A revitalised Treloar Shield series has seen a resurgence from club involvement so far this Summer Season, with an Illawong Revesby Workers Athletics Club team featuring in every age division from U14 to 50+ years in this weekend's Final.

Fri 16 Dec 2022

National Schools Challenge: Three NSW Schools win titles

NSW Schools were very strong at the 2022 Australian Schools Challenge which resumed after a two year break due to the Pandemic. Three NSW schools won titles – Pymble Ladies College the senior women’s, Trinity Grammar the senior men and Stella Maris Manly the junior girls.

Tue 13 Dec 2022

Australian All Schools: Day 3 – NSW win title as Daniel Okerenyang breaks Australian record

NSW closed a successful championship as the leading State winning the point score and medal tallies. There were records galore for Team NSW - highlighted by a second athlete, Daniel Okerenyang, setting a National record in the under-16 triple jump.

Mon 12 Dec 2022

Australian All Schools: NSW Day 2 – Beacroft breaks Australian record

An Australian record and more NSW dominance in hurdles and the hammer throw highlighted day two for NSW at the Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships being held in Adelaide this weekend.

Sun 11 Dec 2022

Australian All Schools: NSW Day 1 Review

Two stunning half mile performances and domination in the 100m events were the highlights of a terrific day one for NSW at the Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships which commenced today in Adelaide.

Sat 10 Dec 2022

Australian All Schools: A dozen things to look forward to

It is nearly here for 276 NSW athletes, the return of the Chemist Warehouse Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships which commence on Friday in Adelaide.

Wed 07 Dec 2022

Australian All Schools: Return after a three-year hiatus

The Australian All Schools Track and field Championships were one of the major athletics events significantly affected by the pandemic, but return this week in Adelaide after two cancelled years. After a long three-year absence, we reflect on the last championships in December 2019 in Perth and now Adelaide in 2022.

Mon 05 Dec 2022

Australian Mile Championship Review

After an absence of two year due to COVID, the Australian mile championship, which was revived four years ago, was held in perfect conditions at The Crest, in Bankstown, last evening. The early season championship races were won in tactical battles by Izzy Thornton-Bott and Cameron Myers.

Sun 04 Dec 2022

National Mile Championships - Women's Preview

A fantastic head-to-head between the two blue stars of NSW is shaping up with this year’s National Women’s Mile Championship Race, with rising NCAA stars coming back home to race, and Olympians adding to the contenders over four laps.

Fri 02 Dec 2022

National Mile Championships - Men's Preview

Whilst the top-5 from a highly entertaining NSW 3000m Championships return to go head-to-head again at tomorrow’s National Mile Championships, it’s safe to say that many eyes will be focussed on the second-fastest half-miler Australia has ever produced this Saturday evening at The Crest.

Fri 02 Dec 2022

NSW Sport Awards: Alex Stewart – Coach of the Year, Janelle Delaney – Masters Athlete of the Year

Last night at a gala evening at the ICC in Sydney, Janelle Delaney and Alex Stewart won major NSW Sport Awards for 2022. Janelle was named NSW Masters Athlete of the Year and Alex Stewart NSW Coach of the Year. They were two of seven NSW members who were named finalists in the prestigious NSW Sports Awards for 2022.

Tue 29 Nov 2022

NSW 10,000m walk championships: Mison on a Mission

Rising star Hannah Mison and world championship representative Carl Gibbons were crowned NSW 10,000m track walk champions in Sydney last evening.

Sun 27 Nov 2022

OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR 2022 – Tony Okulicz

At an Athletics NSW Officials function on Saturday night of the NSW Relays, Tony Okulicz was presented with his Official of the Year trophy for last season - 2022. It was the first in a series of opportunities this summer where Athletics NSW will be presenting trophies for the 2021/2022 season award winners. The winners were announced in the annual report.

Fri 25 Nov 2022

Athletics NSW Releases Strategic Plan: 2022-2026

Athletics NSW has released Stage 1 of it's new four-year strategic plan, which focuses on developing the five strategic pillars of the business. The Strategic Plan: 2022-2026 reflects an opportunity for Athletics NSW to think differently and creatively, reset our focus on how we resource our sport, engage and support participants, nurture talent and build for the future.

Thu 24 Nov 2022