Australia’s richest mile, the Leonora Golden Gift (June 1-2) *Still updating Location: Leonora, WA Prize Money 1st - $7,500.00 + Gold nugget ($2,400+) 2nd -$4,500.00 3rd - $2,500.00 4th - $1,700.00 5th - $1,250.00 6th - $1,000.00 7th - $650.00 8th - $350.00 Heats Saturday 1/05/24 heats will be confirmed 31/05/24. There will be 2 heats for men and women. The top...
Eugene, Oregon; 25 May 2024 - Australia has continued to assert itself as a middle distance nation, with Olympic finalist Jessica Hull shattering the national 1500m record to land on the Diamond League podium, while Commonwealth champion Oli Hoare returns to world class form with his first Paris 2024 qualifier at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
Melbourne, Australia; 16 May 2024 - The Board of Athletics Australia is delighted to announce Simon Hollingsworth OLY as its new Chief Executive Officer.
It was a grand-slam style event as 1,900 participants mastered the trails at the Margaret River Ultra Marathon 80km and 42km races over the weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024 in south-west Western Australia.
The renowned marathoner Eliud Kipchoge courageously shared the difficult chapter he experienced after the untimely death of another accomplished Kenyan runner, Kelvin Kiptum, in an emotional interview with BBC Sport Africa. On February 11, Kiptum was involved in a tragic car accident that took his life, leaving the running community in shock.
China showcased its prowess in race walking at the Korzeniowski Warsaw Race Walking Cup, securing double victories with impressive performances from Qian Haifeng and Liu Hong.
Noah Lyles has made the decision to forgo participation in the 4x400-meter event at the upcoming World Relays, citing unsettling incidents during his previous involvement in the World Indoors. The American sprint sensation, with his eyes set on an ambitious quadruple gold at the Paris Olympics, had initially included the 4x400m relay in his lineup, building upon his stellar performance in last year's World Championships where he secured victories in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events.
Nassau, Bahamas; 4 May 2024 - Australia’s women’s 4x100m relay team has all but punched their tickets to Paris 2024, marking their first Olympic appearance since Sydney 2000 with a record-breaking performance in the opening round of the World Athletics Relay Championships in Nassau, the Bahamas tonight.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, both reigning champions in the world of track and field, are gearing up to showcase their speed at the Prefontaine Classic, a highly anticipated event within the Wanda Diamond League series. Scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, in Eugene, this event promises a thrilling competition.
The seventh edition of the Margaret River Ultra Marathon will take place next weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024 in south-west Western Australia with a sold-out field of ultra runners to hit the trails.
