The world awaits national pole vault record holder Alana Boyd
The world awaits pole vaulter Alana Boyd (Qld), with the two-time Commonwealth champion set to continue her preparation for the Olympic Games on the international circuit just days...
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Rio Calling for Kajan After Personal Best Run
In other athletics news from overnight, Selma Kajan has clocked a personal best of 2:01.27 in Barcelona (ESP) to qualify for the women’s 800m at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Kaja...
Baden and Marschall stake claim for Rio 2016 selection
The rising stars of Australian men’s track and field have shone across the globe these past twenty-four hours, with Joel Baden (Vic) and Kurtis Marschall (SA) both qualifying for t...
Mitchell & LaCaze PB in Birmingham, as Breen sets sights for Rio 2016
Morgan Mitchell has run a huge women’s 400m personal best on Diamond League debut this evening, after the day began outstandingly with Melissa Breen ensuring her nomination for Rio...
Athletics Australia to develop Reconciliation Action Plan
As the nation marks Reconciliation Week, Athletics Australia is delighted to confirm its intention to develop an organisational Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Celebrating the...
Hobart: The Home of Shot Put
Hobart has been declared the home of shot put after record breaking performances by both Damien Birkinhead and Todd Hodgetts at the Briggs Athletics Classic.
Throwing a meet rec...
Darcy Roper Soars to Victory on Day One
IAAF World Youth Championships silver medallist Darcy Roper (Qld) has won the first of two head-to-head battles with up and coming talent Jack Hale (Tas) at the Australian All Scho...
#AEWC15 Day 2 – Bird-Smith walks to top-eight, as hurdler Wells dramatically advances
Rising star of race walking Dane Bird-Smith (Qld) has fought it out for an impressive eighth place in the men’s 20km walk on Day 2 of the IAAF World Championships in Beijing (CHN)....
Statement from the Chief Executive Officer, Phil Jones
Athletics Australia is aware of a number of articles published in The Sunday Times, and subsequently in other international media yesterday, alleging systematic doping in the sport...