News - Athletics NSW

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

300 NSW Athletes to compete at National Cross Country Championships

More than 300 NSW Athletes will compete at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Tasmania from 31 August - 1 September.

Mon 05 Aug 2024

Athletics NSW: A Year of Success and Unprecedented Growth

Athletics NSW (ANSW) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 24 July, with members receiving updates on the immense success achieved over the past 12 months, which has significantly strengthened the foundations of Athletics in NSW.

Thu 25 Jul 2024

15 NSW technical officials pass World Athletics Bronze Referees Education

Athletics NSW congratulates the 15 technical officials from NSW who have passed their World Athletics Bronze Referees education.

Fri 19 Jul 2024

Paralympic Games: Seven NSW athletes selected

Seven NSW athletes were today named by the Australian Paralympic Committee in the Australian team for the Paris Paralympic Games. They are members of the 32-member Track and Field team for the Games to be held 28 August to 8 September.

Tue 16 Jul 2024

18 NSW athletes selected for the Paris Olympic Games

Today the Australian Olympic Committee announced the final 55 Track and Field athletes to comprise the 75-strong team for the Paris Olympic Games. The NSW contingent is 18 athletes, headed by a number of medal hopes, javelin thrower Mackenzie Little, high jumpers Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson, and 1500m runner Jessica Hull - who overnight in Paris sliced five seconds from the Australian record.

Mon 08 Jul 2024

Specifications and Age Groups 2024/25

Little Athletics NSW (LANSW) and Athletics NSW (ANSW) are pleased to provide you with information regarding Specifications and Age Groups for the 2024/25 Summer season.

Fri 28 Jun 2024

126th NSW Cross Country Championships – Ed Goddard runs into history

At the 126th NSW Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Ed Goddard continued his all-conquering dominance of the NSW winter distance running program, while his UTS Norths club mate, Kate Spencer turned back time returning to the top of the podium eight years after she won the title.

Mon 24 Jun 2024

NSW Cross Country Relay Championships: Run Crew 1-2 in the men and women events

In very English conditions, Run Crew have dominated the open races with a 1-2 finish in both the men’s and women’s 4x4km events at the 33rd edition of the NSW Cross Country Relays.

Sun 02 Jun 2024

10 Facts: NSW Cross Country Relay Championships

Ahead of tomorrow’s NSW Cross Country relays, some fun historical facts about the event.

Fri 31 May 2024

Sport NSW Distinguished Long Service Award – Heather Mitchell

Next month, after 44-years service to athletics in NSW, Heather Mitchell will be presented a Sport NSW Distinguished Long Service Award at a function at the NSW Community Sports Awards.

Fri 24 May 2024

SYDNEY 10 REVIEW: Clifford and Nordberg claim titles

At the 16th edition of the Sydney 10, Tasmanian Sam Clifford and Run Crew’s Abi Nordberg claimed comfortable wins on a perfect day for running around Sydney Olympic Park. Over 1700 athletes competed across the morning over three distances 10km, 5km and 2.5km. The races incorporated the 93rd NSW Road Running Championships, first held in 1927.

Sun 19 May 2024

SYDNEY 10 Preview: Road running legend Lisa Weightman and Tall v Goddard

The men’s and women’s fields for the 16th edition of the Sydney 10 have attracted strong line-ups including the race record holders for Sunday’s race around Sydney Olympic Park.

Thu 16 May 2024

2024 Athletics NSW Recreational/Running Coach of the Year: Katie St Lawrence

At the recent Athletics NSW Award Run Crew’s Katie St Lawrence was named Recreational/Running Coach of the Year. She is a terrific ambassador for this profession, as we found out when chatting to one of her athletes.

Sat 11 May 2024