Caldwell leads podium sweep; Kerr too classy in men’s mile
Abbey Caldwell didn’t do everything right. But she did do the right things right when they counted. The 25-year-old, who was the bronze medallist over 1500m in Birmingham four years
7 Gold on final day as Australia tops medal tally
Has there ever been a more golden day for Australian athletics than the final one at Scotstoun Stadium? With 7 golds and 10 minor medals won, the answer is ‘no.’
Can Australia sweep the podium in the women’s mile? Kerr vs Myers a race for the ages in the men’s
A rare sweep of the podium is possible for Jess Hull, Abbey Caldwell and Claudia Hollingsworth in the mile on the final night of the Commonwealth Games. The trio qualified
The moments that defined the 2026 Australian Championships
Championships are rarely remembered in full. Not for the timetable, or the long list of results that blur together by the final day. They’re remembered in moments, the ones that
It’s not about the fall, it’s about how you get up
From John Landy in 1956, to the chaos of the 2000 Olympic trials, to the controversy of the 2026 Australian Championships, Australian middle-distance history has a habit of turning on moments where
Two Races, Two Realities: The Brutal Nature of Championship 1500m Racing
Championship 1500m races are interesting things, as Cameron Myers and Jess Hull demonstrated in different ways on the second day of the 2026 Australian Championships in Sydney. If you’re the
Myers magical in Melbourne
Cameron Myers produced the highlight performance of the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet with an Australian Allcomers Record over 1500m. The 19-year-old decimated the field to win by seven seconds in
Claudia Hollingsworth Breaks Four Minutes at Box Hill, Climbs to No.3 All-Time
Fresh off her victory in the national 3000m titles, Claudia Hollingsworth has shot to number three on the Australian all-time list over 1500m. Running at the Box Hill Classic the
From Tokyo Turmoil to Hobart Reset: Matt Denny Sets the Tone on the Hill
Six months ago, Matt Denny was sliding across a drenched throwing circle in Tokyo, part of one of the most chaotic finals in World Championships history. At the World Athletics
The top 5 contests to look out for at the Australian Championships
The domestic season nears its thrilling conclusion this week in Perth, with the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships set to deliver fireworks across four jam-packed days. With national titles, bragging rights,
Kennedy king in Melbourne
A sprint double from World Indoor silver medallist Lachlan Kennedy highlighted the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne. As favourite for the 100m it was no surprise when he took out
Hollingsworth and Phillips take out national titles at Albie Thomas Mile
Olympic 800m semi-finalist Claudia Hollingsworth opened her season in style at The Crest while distance runner Josh Phillips took the men’s event in a kicker’s race. Both races were tactical
UPDATED: Paris qualifying ends with selections to be made this week
The qualifying list for the Olympics has been updated for the final time.
‘Race by race’: Claudia Hollingsworth’s path to the Olympics
Claudia Hollingsworth is a prodigious talent with a level head.
Two and Two: Olyslagers soars as Hollingsworth wins 800m
World indoor champion Nicola Olyslagers showed her world-class talent in again clearing 2 metres while Claudia Hollingsworth outclassed an 800m field that saw four athletes break 2 minutes.
Top 5 contests to look out for at the 2024 Australian Championships
Every National title is important but the contest to place on the podium will be highly contest in these events.
Hollingsworth and Oboya speed to Olympic 800m qualifiers at Canberra Track Classic
Canberra ignited tonight as teenage prodigy Claudia Hollingsworth moved one step closer to an Olympic debut. The 18-year-old unleashed a dominant performance in the women's 800m at the Canberra Track
Hollingsworth sub-2 junior record highlights Maurie Plant Meet
Claudia Hollingsworth has broken through from talented junior to Olympic contention in winning the 800m at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne. Cover photo of the women’s 800m. Photo by
Teenager takeover at Adelaide Invitational
Four event victories by teenagers, including two Australian junior records, gave a glimpse of the next decade in Australian athletics.
Teenagers Tarrant and Pasquali take out Stawell Gift
Ryan Tarrant and Bella Pasquali defeated previous Stawell Gift winners to claim the $40,000 winners' cheques on Easter Monday.
10 juniors to keep an eye on from the Australian U20 Championships
The Australian U20 Championships were held last weekend in conjunction with the 100th edition of the Australian Championships, with some impressive performances from the next generation of Australian athletes.
Australia’s World Juniors team
Meet Australia’s team of 60 athletes, the largest ever for the World Athletics Under 20 Championships.
