WA Sprinters Use Perth Classic as Season Launchpad
Western Australian athletes Taylah Cruttenden and Olivia Dodds are preparing for the Perth Track Classic, aiming to use the event as a springboard for a successful competitive year ahead.
Category : Athletics
Nina Kennedy Confirms Perth Track Classic Comeback
Olympic champion Nina Kennedy will make her competitive return at the Perth Track Classic in February after an 18-month break, joined by fellow star Kurtis Marschall.
Canberra Athlete Sets New Australian 3000m Record
Canberra's Cameron Myers sets a new Australian men's 3000m record in Boston, continuing his remarkable comeback after medical issues sidelined him last year.
Nina Kennedy Returns After Year-Long Hiatus
Australian pole vault champion Nina Kennedy will make her competitive return at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne this March, following injury setbacks and with eyes on future Olympic goals.
WA Teen Josiah John Eyes Brisbane and Gout Gout at Perth Track Classic
Western Australian teenage sprinter Josiah John is setting his sights on competing in Brisbane and Gout Gout as he prepares for the upcoming Perth Track Classic athletics event.
Townsville Boxing Mentor Shapes Lives for 30 Years
A dedicated Townsville mentor has spent three decades using boxing to positively impact the community, fostering discipline and resilience in countless individuals.
Rohan Browning Aims for Sub-10 Seconds in Perth
Australian sprinter Rohan Browning returns to challenge the sub-10 second barrier at the Perth Track Classic, aiming to build momentum for upcoming international competitions.
Geelong athlete's Olympic dream and wedding to ex-Cat
Geelong track star Sarah Blizzard shares her journey to the Paris Olympics and her recent wedding to former Geelong Cats player. Read her inspiring story.
Peter Bol targets Perth comeback for Commonwealth Games
Olympic finalist Peter Bol is putting logic over emotion as he plans a strategic return to competition in Perth, marking a key step on his journey to the Commonwealth Games. Read his inspiring story.
Man runs 2000km from Sydney to Cairns in pluggers
Ben 'Ferris Gump' Ferris is running over 2000km from Sydney to Cairns in thongs, pushing a 40kg trolley. Unsponsored, he aims to inspire people to move and chase their dreams. Read his incredible story.
Junior track stars shine at Howard McGarry carnival
Hundreds of young athletes competed at the annual Lake Illawarra Athletics summer carnival, now renamed to honour life member Howard McGarry. See results and highlights.
Peter Bol launches Commonwealth Games bid in Perth
Australian 800m star Peter Bol begins his quest for Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with a season opener on home soil at the Perth Track Classic next month. Get the latest on his form, family life, and fierce competition.
Swap Old Runners for Free ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28s in Sydney
ASICS is giving away 250 pairs of its new Gel-Nimbus 28 running shoes for free in Sydney's Centennial Park. Runners can swap their old shoes and test them with elite athletes.
Medical reason forces Cameron Myers out of world champs
Canberra's teenage running sensation Cameron Myers missed a gold medal due to two blackouts. AIS doctors have now cleared him for a crucial US tour. Read the full story.
Aussie stars win world cross country relay gold
Australia's athletics team clinched a stunning 4x2km mixed relay gold at the World Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how the quartet made history.
Myers out of World Cross Country team for medical reasons
Australian middle-distance star Cameron Myers withdraws from the mixed relay team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships. Jack Anstey steps in to join the star-studded squad. Read the full details.
Wollongong teen Maiya Hewitt on track for world champs
Wollongong athletics star Maiya Hewitt, 16, has smashed the world championship qualifying time with a stunning 400m personal best. Discover her race strategy and path to Oregon.
Australian Athletics Awards 2025: Gout Gout, Marschall win
Sprint prodigy Gout Gout and WA's Kurtis Marschall were among the winners at the 2025 Australian Athletics Awards, where high jump queen Nicola Olyslagers reigned supreme. Discover all the champions.
Olyslagers claims McAvaney award for stellar high jump year
High jump star Nicola Olyslagers adds the Bruce McAvaney award to her stellar year, honouring her world-beating 2.04m leap and world title. Discover her journey to the top.
Two-time Olympian Kerry O'Brien dies aged 79
South Australian athletics great and Olympian Kerry O'Brien has passed away. Remember his world record feats and legacy in sport. Read more.
Stenson sets new Australian marathon record in Spain
Australian marathoner Jessica Stenson shattered the national record at the Valencia Marathon, clocking 2:21:25. The emotional Commonwealth champion beat the previous mark by nine seconds. Read her incredible story.
Canberra Marathon set to become world-class destination event
The Canberra Times Marathon is poised for international status with ACT government funding. A new two-day festival format and route via Duntroon and the War Memorial will attract global runners from 2026.
NZ's fastest man Eddie Osei-Nketia switches to Australia
New Zealand's record-breaking sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially changed allegiance to Australia, significantly strengthening the nation's relay prospects for the 2028 LA Olympics and beyond.
Newcastle twins set epic 173km running record for Movember
Identical twins Dan and Matt Bingham ran from Sydney to Newcastle in 23 hours, 16 minutes, raising funds for men's health. Discover their incredible story of sibling motivation.
29 records fall at Illawarra junior athletics zone champs
A staggering 29 records were broken at the 2025 Illawarra and Southern Highlands zone athletics championships in Gwynneville. Young stars like Kai Levitski and Elsa Sandell delivered historic performances.
Bruce McAvaney receives World Athletics President's Award
Legendary Australian broadcaster Bruce McAvaney OAM has been honoured with the prestigious World Athletics President's Award. Read about his remarkable career and this significant achievement.
Olyslagers Wins World Female Field Athlete of the Year
Australian high jump star Nicola Olyslagers has been crowned Female Field Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics awards in Monaco, capping a stellar season. Discover her incredible journey.
Empty Stands at Adelaide World Championship
Hundreds of seats remain empty at Adelaide's world championship event despite community engagement efforts. Organizers defend their approach as photos reveal sparse attendance.
Geelong Coach Honoured with Humanitarian Award
Geelong athletics coach Anula Costa receives prestigious Humanitarian Award from Athletics Australia for her transformative community work and refugee support.
Run4Geelong 2025 Draws Record Crowds in Rain
Geelong's annual Run4Geelong event attracted unprecedented participation despite wet weather, raising vital funds for local charities. Discover how the community triumphed over the elements.
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