Albie Thomas/Australian Mile
In perfect conditions at Bankstown in Sydney last evening, NSW’s Josh Phillips and Victorian Claudia Hollingsworth claimed the 2025 Australian mile championship held at the annual Albie Thomas Mile meet.
Global medallists Little and Barber to lead javelin throwdown at Sydney Track Classic
Back-to-back world champion Kelsey-Lee Barber and World Championships bronze medallist Mackenzie Little are set to spearhead a javelin masterclass at the Sydney Track Classic, taking on Kiwi rival Tori Moorby and Japan’s Sae Takemoto in a world-class matchup.
Sydney Track Classic – One month to go
The Chemist Warehouse Sydney Track Classic returns to Homebush’s Sydney Olympic Park for the 2025 edition set for Saturday March 15.
NSW Athletics Announces Financial Assistance Programs
NSW Athletics is proud to announce two financial assistance programs aimed at supporting athletes, coaches, and officials in attending state, national, and international championships. These programs provide essential funding to help cover travel and accommodation costs, ensuring greater opportunities for participation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NSW Relays Championships Review
Medal Tally