News - Athletics West

The Long Walk to Paris | Australia’s Olympic Quest at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships

Australia’s elite race walkers will compete for all-important Olympic berths at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Antalya, Türkiye next month, with a green and gold continent ready to face a groundbreaking challenge in the inaugural global Marathon Walks Mixed Relay. WA's Alexandra Griffin (WA) will make her green and gold debut while Olympian Declan Tingay (WA) will lead a strong Australian contingent.

Wed 27 Mar 2024

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 AUS LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The next generation of Australian athletes will head to Adelaide for the 2024 Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships with __ of WA’s Little Athletes set to represent the state. Expanding in 2024, the best Little Athletes from WA will look to cap off a stellar Summer Season and make the most as they battle it out at South Australia Athletics Stadium.

Tue 26 Mar 2024

2024 ROAD WALKING SEASON RELEASED

Athletics West is excited to announce the 2024 Road Walking Season with five rounds set to thrill the 2024 Winter Season calendar. The 2024 season will include four rounds of Road Walking events, as well as the WA Road Walking Championships in August.

Tue 26 Mar 2024

2024 CROSS COUNTRY SEASON RELEASED

Athletics West is excited to announce the Cross Country Season with six rounds set to dominate the 2024 Winter Season calendar.

Fri 22 Mar 2024

HEHIR AND CARLYON BOUND FOR BELGRADE

Australia is set to continue its status as a global presence in distance running at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia on March 30, with a 20-strong team including WA's Charli-Rose Carlyon and Ky Hehir

Fri 08 Mar 2024

EVENT PREVIEW | 2024 STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

More than 900 junior athletes will descend on the WA Athletics Stadium this weekend to battle it out at the 2024 WA State Junior Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. After another strong season of Little Athletics action, the best in the state will get their chance to go for glory as family and friends cheer on over three massive days of competition.

Thu 07 Mar 2024

HAMILTON AND PARDY NAMED IN 2024 WORLD PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

As the Paris Paralympic Games draw near, a select group of 20 Australian para athletes are gearing up for their final international competition before the big dance, with the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships taking place in Kobe, Japan from 17-25 May.

Wed 06 Mar 2024

ACTIVE ADULTS LEADS TO ACTIVE KIDS 3

This weekend Athletics West are again challenging all parents to get active with their Little Athletes at the park, in the kitchen and beyond! As part of our partnership with Healthway and their Go For 2&5 message, we want to support more adults and kids to get active. Whether you are still choosing a wellbeing goal in 2024 or have something locked in, be sure to take the family with you on the journey and try out some of World Athletics Kids Athletics Challenges.

Fri 01 Mar 2024

2024 WA JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2024 WA State Junior Track and Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 are now open. The 2024 WA State Junior Track and Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 will be held from the 8th to the 10th of March and will see some of WA’s brightest future stars battle it out to be crowned State Champion.

Mon 26 Feb 2024

WEATHER DOESN’T DAMPEN SUPER SUNDAY AT WA ATHLETICS STADIUM

The 2024 WA State Championships Powered by Go For 2&5 has gone out with a bang, concluding with the state’s best athletes showing off their prowess in the field and on the track. Sasha Zhoya had the crowd up and about, saluting his home state with a spectacular season-opener on his path to Paris. Melissa Foster sprang to an incredible World Masters Record, whilst Olivia Dodds claimed her second consecutive state title in the Women’s U20 200m.

Sun 25 Feb 2024

COOL CONDITIONS UNABLE TO STOP WA’S BEST FROM SHINING

Despite rainy and overcast conditions at the WA Athletics Stadium, nothing could stop WA’s best from delivering the goods on Day Three of the WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. A stellar showing on the track was dominated by World Under 20 hopefuls Amelia Rowe, Danielle Graham, and Ky Hehir, while out-of-towners produced some magic in the 100m finals.

Sat 24 Feb 2024

FANTASTIC FIELD DOMINATES DAY TWO OF 2024 WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

A ferocious and fast-paced flurry of field results dominated Day Two of the 2024 WA State Championships powered by Go For 2&5. Etienne Rousseau, Jaxon Stewart and Lauren Kelly delivered thrilled with huge results in the throws, while recently crowned Australian Race Walk Champion Alexandra Griffin delivered a masterclass on Day One.

Fri 23 Feb 2024

MEDAL HUNT TO BEGIN IN GLASGOW AT WORLD ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

As the Olympic spirit begins to stir across the globe, seven of Australia’s leading athletes including four global medallists and four national record-holders will come together to don the green and gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow from March 1-3.

Fri 23 Feb 2024

PARIS 2024 HOPEFULS TO HEADLINE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

More than 900 athletes will descend on the WA Athletic Stadium this weekend for an action-packed 2024 WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. While many athletes will line up to claim a state title, the Open age group is set to deliver an exhilarating and all-important showdown for potential Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Thu 22 Feb 2024

GREEN UP YOUR CLUB THANKS TO HEALTHWAY AND GO FOR 2&5!

Athletics West is proud to partner with Healthway and their Go For 2&5 message to launch the Green Up Your Club competition with WA Paralympian Rhiannon Clarke!

Thu 15 Feb 2024

WA SUPERSTARS READY TO IMPRESS AT MELBOURNE MAURIE PLANT MEET

Some of the biggest names to come out of WA are set to headline Lakeside Stadium as part of the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne. A battle between international challengers and homegrown heroes will ignite athletics fans as the runway to Paris 2024 gets underway at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold met.

Wed 14 Feb 2024

KENNEDY AND CLARKE FINALISTS FOR WA SPORTS STAR

World Athletics Pole Vault Champion Nina Kennedy and World Para Athletics Championship Silver Medallist Rhiannon Clarke have been named as finalists for the prestigious WA Sports Star award at the upcoming WA Sport Awards.

Fri 09 Feb 2024