News - Athletics NSW

History and Statistics NSW Decathlon and Heptathlon

NSW has a great tradition and history in Combined events. In recent decades it has been a key event in the development and pathway for our Australian representatives. Little Athletics are encouraged to try many events and not concentrate on one too early, often leading athletes into the Combined events in the developing years. Recent stars Jane Jamieson, Alysha Burnett, Jake Stein and Alec Diamond started their pathway in the sport in Little Athletics.

Tue 11 Jan 2022

Vale Karl Baddeley

Karl Baddeley, the enthusiastic and passionate middle to distance runner tragically passed away on Tuesday 4 January, at the young age of 32.

Mon 10 Jan 2022

Indigenous pioneer athlete Percy Hobson passes away

Percy Hobson, Australia’s first indigenous gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games has passed away in Melbourne aged 79. A Gundabooka man and known as the ‘Boy from Bourke’ Hobson won the men’s high jump at the Perth 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in a terrific competition.

Wed 05 Jan 2022

Four NSW athletes in Track and Field News Rankings

Last week the prestigious Track and Field News magazine top-10 merit rankings for 2021 were announced with an outstanding four NSW athletes included. Three high jumpers Nicola McDermott, Eleanor Patterson, Brandon Starc and metric miler Ollie Hoare were ranked in the top-six.

Sun 02 Jan 2022

GRASSROOTS TO GLORY | MCDERMOTT AND HORSNELL'S 14-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

When Nicola McDermott speaks of memorable moments during her 14-year-strong partnership with coach Matt Horsnell, two pivotal events spring to mind – one that defines success and one that defines character.

Fri 31 Dec 2021

Are you the next Mona, Deek, Benny Saint or Kerryn McCann?

What do these Australian distance running legends Steve Moneghetti, Rob de Castella, Kerryn McCann, Craig Mottram, Stewart McSweyn, Shaun Creighton, Ben St Lawrence and Suzy Walsham all have in common? They made their debut in the green and gold of Australia at the World Cross Country Championships.

Tue 28 Dec 2021

2022 Australian Summer of Athletics to Culminate in Sydney

The 2022 Australian Summer of Athletics will come to an impressive peak in Sydney, with Athletics Australia and Destination NSW today confirming that Sydney Olympic Park will host the Australian Track and Field Championships once again.

Sat 18 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Merit Team Announced

Congratulations to all the NSW athletes that were selected for the state merit team based on their performances at the 2021 NSW All Schools Championships.

Thu 16 Dec 2021

Valour & Athletics NSW Announces Ambassador Program

Valour Sport and Athletics NSW are proud to announce their 11 ambassadors as part of a new, exciting collaboration between both organisations.

Wed 15 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Day 4 Review: Lightfoot quick over the hurdles

There was a flood of records on the last day of competition at the 2021 NSW All School Championships with best ever performances in hurdles, 400m, 1500m and javelin events.

Mon 13 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Day 3 Review: Amosia Soatini sets national shot put record

Just a handful of Athletics Australia junior and age records are broken annually, so to witness one of these records at the NSW All Schools Championships on day three was a special moment when Trinity Grammar School shot putter Amosia Soatini smashed the national under-16 shot put record.

Sun 12 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Day 2 Review: Charlie Jeffreson best ever

Heavy rain and an electrical storm interrupted competition on day two of the NSW All Schools Championships held at Homebush, but the weather couldn’t stop Charlie Jeffreson stamping himself as the finest ever half-miler to compete in the 85-year history of the meet.

Sat 11 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Day 1 Review: Temora/Wagga dominate

Four athletes from the Riverina towns of Wagga Wagga and Temora have dominated the opening day of the NSW All Schools Championships held at Homebush. Riverina triple jumpers Grace Krause, Daniel Okerenyang and Kipchumba Langat, were joined by hammer thrower Damian Wells with titles on day one.

Fri 10 Dec 2021

Statement regarding National Merger Vote

Athletics NSW (ANSW) is pleased to announce that it will vote in support of the merger of Little Athletics Australia (LAA) and Athletics Australia (AA) at a landmark vote this week to create a unified national governing body for our sport - Australian Athletics.

Mon 06 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools Preview: Four emerging NSW athletes

With nearly 2000 athletes set to compete this week at the 2021 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships, we feature four emerging athletes Mali Lovell, Hayley Kitching, Adam Bruntsch and Ben Jones. Enjoy their stories and follow their journey into senior athletics.

Mon 06 Dec 2021

2021 NSW All Schools on track for another exceptional Championships

From next Thursday, for NSW’s finest teenage athletes, all roads lead to Homebush where the 2021 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships will he held over four days.

Sat 04 Dec 2021

NSW All Schools - Six Days To Go

With our biggest event on the summer calendar just around the corner, here’s everything you need to know before heading to the 2021 NSW All Schools Championships.

Fri 03 Dec 2021

Balmain Club celebrates 50 years and acknowledges their local indigenous culture

In a respectful gesture to recognise the club’s history and their local heritage, the Balmain Athletics Club, which is incorporated with Balmain Little Athletics Centre, has this season launched a competition singlet that celebrates 50 years for the Little Athletics Centre and acknowledges the local indigenous culture and land.

Tue 30 Nov 2021