News - Athletics NSW

Izzy Thornton-Bott and Luke Hince crowned State 5000 metre champions

The 2025 NSW 5000m championships were contrasting races, held in drizzling rain on the warmup track at Sydney Olympic Park. Kembla Joggers athlete, Luke Hince won the men’s race, while Bankstown’s Izzy Thornton-Bott took the women’s title.

Sun 09 Feb 2025

Short Track Nationals: Queen Connolly and Delta double

The inaugural Australian Athletics Short Track Championships were held in Sydney on Saturday with the focus for many athletes the World Indoor Championships next month. A number of events attracted ‘track classic’ standard lineups, particularly over 60 metres.

Sun 02 Feb 2025

NSW Team Managers Announced for Australian Championships

NSW Athletics is excited to announce its team managers taking our athletes to the Australian Athletics Championships in Perth and the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Adelaide from 4 April.

Fri 31 Jan 2025

Volunteers recognised with 30 and 40-year service pins

At the NSW Country Championships the significant service of seven outstanding volunteers was recognised with the presentation of their 30 and 40-year Athletics Australia service pins.

Wed 22 Jan 2025

Measured approach for high jumper Mackay

A change in the measurement of Mackay Jones’ high jump approach has made a significant different to the performances of the recently crowned Australian All Schools champion from Albion Park, who is in no rush in his athletics career, but rather taking a mature and measured approach to his future.

Tue 21 Jan 2025

2025 NSW Country Championships: Event Review

The 2025 NSW Country Championships, conducted in challenging conditions, proved the resilience of the athletics community as the athletes, technical officials, coaches and families endured horrible weather conditions.

Mon 20 Jan 2025

NSW Athletics Statement on Weather Conditions and Event Adjustments

NSW Athletics would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continued support of our athletics community as we navigate the challenging weather conditions at the Country Championships.

Sat 18 Jan 2025

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