News - Athletics West

OLYMPIC FINALIST BOL IGNITES PERTH TRACK CLASSIC

On a sizzling day at the Perth Track Classic, Australia’s premier athletes only added to the heat as Peter Bol stole the show with a two-lap masterclass, while pole vaulters Nina Kennedy and Kurtis Marschall provided strong supporting acts.

Sat 14 Feb 2026

PERTH TRACK CLASSIC | POWERED BY THE BEST FROM THE WEST

Congratulations to all the WA technical officials who have been selected to deliver the 2026 Perth Track Classic.

Sat 14 Feb 2026

Olympic champion Kennedy to headline star-studded cast at Perth Track Classic

Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is poised for a romantic return to competition at Saturday’s Perth Track Classic, where she will be joined by sprint king Rohan Browning and 800m superstar Peter Bol as the who’s who of Australian athletics head west.

Thu 12 Feb 2026

ATHLETICS WEST SEEKING APPOINTED BOARD DIRECTORS

Athletics West (AW) is seeking qualified, dynamic and innovative candidates for nomination to the Board as an Appointed Director. Applicants must have a strong interest and desire to contribute to the development and growth of the sport of athletics in WA.

Tue 10 Feb 2026

EVENT INFORMATION | 2026 FUEL TO GO & PLAY WA STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

With just over a week to go until the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play WA State Junior Championships, we’d like to share some important information to help you prepare for the competition.

Mon 09 Feb 2026

PARALYMPIC SPRINTERS PERRIS AND CLARKE TO BRING THE HEAT AT PERTH TRACK CLASSIC

Paralympic sprinters Chad Perris and Rhiannon Clarke are amongst the fastest names in Para-athletics bound for the Perth Track Classic on February 14, where they will light up the west in a bid to draw first blood in 2026.

Fri 06 Feb 2026

MARSCHALL AND KENNEDY TO BRING POLE VAULT PART TO PERTH TRACK CLASSIC

World Championships medallist Kurtis Marschall and Olympic champion Nina Kennedy are throwing a pole vault party at the Perth Track Classic on February 14, confirming their home meet as the first chance for athletics fans to see them in 2026.

Fri 30 Jan 2026

2026 WA STATE 60m CHAMPIONSHIPS | PREVIEW

The State’s sprint stars will headline a super Saturday at the WA Athletics Stadium this weekend as the Championship Season continues with the 60m WA State Championships expected to deliver some spectacular racing on Saturday evening.

Fri 30 Jan 2026

2026 FUEL TO GO & PLAY LITTLE ATHELTICS WA CHALLENGE | NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Little Athletics WA Challenge are now OPEN!

Wed 28 Jan 2026

2026 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS | RECAP

More than 410 of WA’s best country athletes have battled wild weather conditions at the Albany Athletics Centre for the 2026 Country Championship.

Sun 18 Jan 2026

2026 FUEL TO GO & PLAY WA STATE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play WA State Senior Championships are NOW OPEN!

Tue 13 Jan 2026

PREVIEW | 2026 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

WA’s country athletes will kick off their 2026 Summer Season powered by Fuel to Go & Play this weekend with Albany Athletics Club gearing up to host over 400 athletes all vying for the chance to become a WA Country Athletics Champion.

Mon 12 Jan 2026

OLYMPIC FINALIST BOL READY TO RUMBLE AT PERTH TRACK CLASSIC

The wild west awaits for Olympic finalist Peter Bol who has confirmed his start at next month’s Perth Track Classic, igniting his 2026 campaign at the WA Athletics Stadium where he reclaimed the Australian record last April.

Mon 12 Jan 2026

2026 JUNIOR ATHLETE SEASON UPDATE

After a series of national conversations, Athletics West is delighted to confirm WA will field a team in the 2026 Australian Little Athletics Championships. As part of this process and to enable fair selection of athletes, Athletics West have updated several Under 13 and Under 14 specifications to align with the Championship.

Fri 09 Jan 2026

Western Australian Yukich to take on Australian champion Carli at Perth Track Classic

One lap of the track and 10 hurdles will stand between Sarah Carli and Alanah Yukich when the 2026 Chemist Warehouse Summer Series launches at the Perth Track Classic on February 14, as the Olympic duo prepare for the next chapter of an emerging rivalry.

Fri 09 Jan 2026