News - Athletics NSW

Commonwealth Countdown: Josh Azzopardi in profile

After a serious toe injury in late 2021, Josh Azzopardi nearly abandoned his 2022 season, but fortunately he and coach Rob Marks persevered going on to runs PBs and be selected in the Australian teams for the Oceania Championships, World University Games and Commonwealth Games.

Wed 27 Jul 2022

World Championships Days 9 & 10 Review: Michelle magic

As the World Championships were winding down, there would still be one more brilliant performance by a NSW athlete – Michelle Jenneke.

Mon 25 Jul 2022

World Championships Days 7 & 8 Review: Little a tiny 5cm from bronze

Throwing second in the final of the women’s javelin at the 2022 world championships in Eugene, Mackenzie Little looked like she might steal the event from the field, including teammate and defending champion Kelsey-lee Barber.

Sat 23 Jul 2022

Athletics NSW 2021-2022 Annual General Meeting

On Thursday 21 July, the 2021/22 Athletics NSW (ANSW) Annual General Meeting was held, with two new Directors elected and one Director, David Lewis, re-elected to serve another term on the ANSW Board.

Fri 22 Jul 2022

World Championships Day 6 Review: Mackenzie Little into second global final

On day six of the World Championships, Sydney’s Mackenzie Little qualified for her second consecutive global javelin final.

Thu 21 Jul 2022

World Championships Day 5 Review: Gold for Eleanor Patterson in the high jump

On day five of the world championships, NSW had two strong hopes in the high jump, but gold for Eleanor Patterson was beyond expectations over the favourite and sentimental choice Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh.

Wed 20 Jul 2022

World Championships Day 4 Review: Jessica Hull 7th in the World

On day four of the World Championships, being held in Eugene, South Coast’s Jessica Hull was the sole NSW representative in action, competing in her third race of the championships, the final of the women’s 1500m.

Tue 19 Jul 2022

World Championships Day 3 Review: Nick Hough our best for 25 years

On day three of the world championships, Nick Hough achieved his best global championship performance, placing 7th in his 110m hurdles semi and ranked 15th overall

Mon 18 Jul 2022

NSW Road Relays return

After two years missed due to COVID, the NSW Road Relay Championships made a triumphant return in 2022 and to their recent home, Newcastle University, Ourimbah Campus on the Central Coast. There were exciting wins for Randwick Botany and UTS Norths.

Mon 18 Jul 2022

World Championships Day 2 Review: Five progress to the next round

A terrific day for NSW athletes on day two of the World Athletics Championships with 5 out of 5 athletes progressing to the next rounds, including three into finals. Metric milers, Jess Hull and Olli Hoare cruise into the 1500m final and semi-final respectively, while high jump medal hopes, Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson made it to the final. In his fifth Games, Nick Hough made his fourth global 110m hurdles semi-final.

Sun 17 Jul 2022

World Championships Day 1 Review: Trippas brilliant in steeple as Hull progresses in 1500m

In glorious weather conditions, the 18th World Athletics Championships commenced in Eugene this morning. It was a good morning for NSW with four athletes in action.

Sat 16 Jul 2022

Road Relays return to Ourimbah with Mingara

The team relays across both the XC & Road terrains cultivate some of the best atmosphere across the annual Athletics NSW Winter Series, and tomorrow will be no exception. The Road Relays have not been held since 2019, however Margaret Beardslee, Acting President of the host club of the event – Mingara Regional Athletics Club – is excited to be back.

Fri 15 Jul 2022

World Athletics Championships: NSW Preview

Saturday morning 10 days of world class athletics competition gets underway in Eugene, when the 18th World Athletics Championships commence. NSW will have 16 athletes in competition potentially across all 10 days. At the last world championships in Doha 2019, Australia won just one medal and claimed three top-8 places, so competition is fierce amongst the expected 192 nations, but yet NSW have at least four genuine top-6 hopes, and on their day they could finish on the podium.

Fri 15 Jul 2022