News - Athletics NSW

Athletics NSW Centre of Excellence Announces Collaboration with Trinity Grammar School

Athletics NSW is proud to announce a new collaboration between its Centre of Excellence (COE) and Trinity Grammar School, one of the leading school athletics programs in the state. Starting in Term 4 of 2024 and continuing into Term 1 of 2025, Trinity Grammar School will utilise the COE's state-of-the-art facilities as part of their strength and conditioning program delivery for their athletics squad.

Fri 18 Oct 2024

Vale Jean Harmey

Jean Harmey, one of NSW’s most significant administrators and International Technical Official passed away recently aged 99. She lived a very full and interesting life.

Tue 15 Oct 2024

NSW Schools Challenge: Meriden School, Pymble Ladies and Trinity Grammar take the honours

The NSW Schools Challenge was held in a different format for 2024, being integrated into the five-day NSW All Schools Championships held at Homebush on 28 September to October 2. Teams were vying to compete at the National Schools Challenge to be held in Brisbane on December 9.

Thu 10 Oct 2024

NSW All Schools: records, multi-medallists and top schools

Statistical highlights of the very successful 2024 NSW All Schools Championships.

Mon 07 Oct 2024

NSW Technical Officials attain World Athletics Qualification

Recently, NSW had 15 Technical Officials pass the World Athletics Bronze Referee Qualification.

Sat 05 Oct 2024

NSW All Schools Day 5 Wrap: Rising star Woodhouse claims treble

A short day five of the NSW All Schools Championships wound up the event long distance and shot put events.

Wed 02 Oct 2024

NSW All Schools Day 4 Wrap: Record books hammered

Wed 02 Oct 2024

NSW All Schools Day 3 Wrap: Telaya Blacksmith smashes Australian

Paris Paralympian Telaya Blacksmith destroyed the Australian T20 long jump record on a windy day three of the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships.

Tue 01 Oct 2024

NSW All Schools Day 2 Wrap: 400m and 1500m track focus

The action on day two of the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships was mostly focused on the track in the 400m and 1500m events.

Mon 30 Sep 2024

NSW All Schools Day 1 Wrap: Javelin throwers and sprinters

Despite inconsistent wind conditions the speedsters of NSW athletics, along with the javelin throwing ladies, wrote their names into the record books on day one of the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships being held at Sydney Olympic Park Homebush.

Sun 29 Sep 2024

Prepare your child for the Summer season

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Athletics NSW School Holiday Camp at the iconic Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, from October 9-11, 2024. This camp is designed for young athletes aged 10-14, offering them a unique opportunity to train like elite athletes under the guidance of expert coaches.

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Athletics NSW Junior Development Program is coming to Tamworth

Thanks to an exciting partnership with Rural Fit, the Athletics NSW Junior Development Program is now available in Tamworth.

Thu 19 Sep 2024

NSW All Schools Preview: World Junior stars and a Paralympian to highlight 2024 championships

With the NSW All Schools Championships entries closing tomorrow (Friday) at noon, already four of our World U20 Championships stars and Paralympian Telaya Blacksmith have confirmed their participation enabling us to celebrate their recent incredible achievements in Lima and Paris.

Thu 12 Sep 2024

Performance Testing for Track and Field Athletes

Athletics NSW held its first Target Talent Program (TTP) Masterclass event on 8 September 2024 at their NSW Centre of Excellence, Sydney Olympic Park, in collaboration with Sydney West Sports Medicine. The TTP is a vital part of Athletics Australia High Performance Strategy that aims to enhance the performance of Australian athletes on the world stage, particularly in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Leanne Pompeani Claims Australian Cross Country Title

Battling gale-force winds, rain and a muddy course, after three silver medals in the senior women’s race Leanne Pompeani claimed her first senior cross country National title in Launceston on Saturday,

Wed 04 Sep 2024

SYDNEY HALF MARATHON REVIEW: Run Crew double with Tom terrific and Danette winning on debut

Run Crew athletes Tom do Canto and Danette Sheehan stormed to victory at the 34th edition of the Sydney Half Marathon held this morning under an overcast sky at Sydney Olympic Park. They led a record 2005 entries across the three races – Sydney Half Marathon, 10km and family fun run.

Sun 25 Aug 2024

Sydney Half Marathon Preview

The 2024 Sydney Half Marathon is shaping up to be the best yet. Perfect weather over iconic Olympic Boulevard at Sydney Olympic Park will greet a record number of entries across the three races, the Half Marathon, 10km and Family Fun Run. The interest has been so great the 10km event is already sold out.

Thu 22 Aug 2024