NSW Short Walks Review: NSW’s junior race walkers shine
NSW junior race walking stars on the rise, dominated the State Short Walks Championships at Chipping Norton on Sunday.
Dylan Offord and Asha Martin crowned State Champions at Novice XC
Bankstown’s Asha Martin and Sydney University’s Dylan Offord were comfortable winners at the 108th running of the NSW Novice Championships, hosted by St George Club and held at the iconic Scarborough Park in Ramsgate.
David Brewster’s Journey as an Athletics NSW Official
During NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK we are recognising our wonderful volunteers who include officials, club administrators and club coaches. Today we take a look at the journey and motivations of David Brewster - an Athletics NSW official.
Nine NSW athletes are Birmingham-bound
Today nine NSW athletes were announced in the initial selections of 32 athletes for the Australian Commonwealth Games team for Birmingham 2022. The group includes five Para-Athletes and features two athletes on the rise Julie Charlton and Sarah Clifton-Bligh.
168 years of service recognised at the St George Club’s Centenary Celebrations
Today’s Centenary Celebrations at the St George District Athletics Club were a great opportunity to recognise the service of three of the most outstanding recent administrators of the club. Combined, Ron Gribble, Dennis Jolliffe and Alan Staples have given 168 years of service to the St George club - each over 50-years - an extraordinary contribution to the club.
They were awarded Athletics Australia’s highest recognition for club administration, the Platinum Service Award for 40+ years service.
St George Club celebrates 100 years
This Saturday, the St George District AAC celebrates 100 years at one of the few iconic venues of athletics in NSW, Scarborough Park host of the State Novice Cross Country since 1940.
Sydney 10: Weightman shatters records
In glorious running conditions the 2022 Sydney10 saw record fields and performances. In the women’s, four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman, ran the fastest women’s 10km road time ever in Australia, while in the men’s there was a breakthrough and surprise for Brisbane’s Kieren Perkins.
Sydney10: Elite athletes in Focus – Part 2
The 2022 Sydney10 race this Sunday around Sydney Olympic Park has attracted the some of the leading athletes from across the nation. In this part two of the podium potential/elite entries we chat preparation and race goals with three NSW registered athletes, defending champion Kieren Tall, 2021 women’s runner up Leanne Pompeani and NSW 10,000m champion Aynslee van Graan.
Sydney10: Elite athletes in Focus – Part 1
The 2022 Sydney10 race this Sunday around Sydney Olympic Park has attracted the some of the leading athletes from across the nation. In this part one of the podium potential/elite entries we chat preparation and race goals with four-time Olympian Lisa Weightman, and sub-29:30 athletes Archie Reid from Victoria and Liam Boudin from Queensland.
Allan Scott: Gallipoli hero and Australian high jump recordholder
Australian high jump record holder in the 1910s, Sydney’s Allan Scott, was a Gallipoli hero who lost his life when shot by a German sniper at West Flanders in Belgium. He was in the first wave to arrive at ANZAC Cove, involved in the Battle of Lone Pine, shot three times during the Gallipoli campaign and he commanded the last group to leave the peninsular. He received awards for gallantry and a section at Gallipoli was named after him. In battles in France and Belgium he was recognised as a
16 NSW athletes selected for World U20 Championships
Today 16 NSW athletes have received the honour of being named in the 60-strong Australian team for the 19th World U20 Championships to be held in Cali, Columbia in August 2022.
Athletics NSW celebrates 135 years
On this day 20 April 1887, 135 years ago, Athletics NSW was founded.
Brisbane Track Classic: Team McEntyre double
At the last domestic hit out of the season, the Brisbane Track Classic, the Angus McEntyre squad dominated with a winning double from javelin throwers Mackenzie Little and Cameron McEntyre.
Commonwealth Games athlete Enid Evans passes away aged 102
Last week Australia’s oldest ever Commonwealth Games athlete Enid Pate (nee Evans) passed away at the age of 102 years. The 1938 Sydney Empire Games athlete lived longer than any Australian Olympian or Commonwealth Games athlete has.
Australian Championships Day 9: U18s, U17s and Para-athletes
Competing alongside the open athletes on the last couple of days were Para-athletes and two juniors ages, under-18 and under-17 age groups.
Australian Championships Day 8: McDermott and Hull, Worlds and Commonwealth bound
On day eight of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Track and Field Championships NSW pair Nicola McDermott and Jessica Hull won national titles and secured their selection for the World Championships and nomination for the Commonwealth Games.
Australian Championships Day 7: Olli Hoare bound for Worlds and Commonwealths
On day seven of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Track and Field Championships Sydney’s Olli Hoare, by winning the men’s 1500mm became the first NSW athlete at the championships to book his place for the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
Australian Championships Day 6: Commonwealth Games Para-athletics hopes
On day six of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Track and Field Championships a number of Para-athletes with Commonwealth Games hopes endeavoured to improve their selection prospects in the windy and wet conditions.