The Inside Athletics Photo Competition has been a fixture of Australian athletics since 2021, with the athletics community voting on their favourite photo from the prior 12 months.
The entrants have spanned Little Athletics parents, through to dedicated hobbyists and professional photographers, who are united by their celebration of Australian athletics through their photos.
Here’s the winners of each year’s competition.
2021
Best Track Photo
Hana Basic storms through the heats of the 100m at the Australian Track & Field Championships.
Best Field Photo
Kurtis Marschall flys at the Queensland Track Classic
View all entries in the 2021 Inside Athletics Photo Competition
2022
Best Track Photo
The Womens Steeple are bunched over the first water jump with mirror reflections awaiting them.
Best Field Photo
Mackenzie Leith warming up for his competition at Australian Athletics Nationals, determined to place in the competition on the podium with a medal.
Best Out of Stadia Photo
Having a bit of fun with training during floods and isolation.
View all entries in the 2021 Inside Athletics Photo Competition
2023
Best Track Photo
This great steeplechase water jump shot in the U20 men’s event at the 2023 Australian Championships in Brisbane.
Best Field Photo
Para shot putter Marty Jackson preparing to throw in front of a big crowd at the Sydney Track Classic.
Best Out of Stadia Photo
Kangaroos in the foreground to runners during the Australian trial for the World Cross Country Championships, held in Canberra.
View all of the entries in the 2023 Inside Athletics Photo Competition
2024
Best Track Photo
T38 para athlete Layla Sharp in action at the NSW All School Championships.
Best Field Photo
An athlete on the long jump runway in a torrential Queensland downpour
View all entries in the 2024 Inside Athletics Photo Competition
2025
Best Track Photo
Perfect sunset and synchronicity over the steeplechase water jump.
Best Field Photo
View all of the entries in the 2025 Inside Athletics Photo Competition
The 2026 Inside Athletics Competition – the 6th annual edition – will return in October 2026. Interested in sponsoring the contest? Connect with us.
