2026 WA All Schools Championships Preview

It is just one day away until the 2026 WA All Schools Championships, which is lining up to be an exciting championship, doubling as the qualifiers for the Australian All Schools held in December, here in Perth. More than 600 school-aged athletes and 300 volunteers will descend on the WA Athletics Stadium this weekend for the first championship event of the 2026-27 Summer Season powered by Fuel to Go & Play, with three action-packed days of athletics set to unfold.

Headlining the championships are Luke Weber and Emilia Reed. Luke is set to compete in the 200m and 400m, with his eyes set on gold again, after his victory at the 2025 Australian All Schools Championships, where he won the 200m and 400m and setting the U14 400m national record. Emila will line up at the WA All Schools Championships for the last time as a school-aged athlete, fresh off setting the U20 Australian 4x100m record.

The Ehioghae’s are set for a huge weekend, with Emmanuella, Charlotte and Paul competing in the U14, U16 and U18 100m and 200m respectively.

Sam Eaton is ready to undertake a big weekend of competition in the U16 Shot Put, Discus and Hammer Throw. Sam has an impressive resume already, taking home the silver medal in the U15 Hammer Throw and bronze in the Discus at the 2025 Australian All Schools Championships.

Ginger Gleeson prepares for a busy weekend, competing in the U17 200, 400m and 400m Hurdles. Ginger had a fantastic 2025 Australian All Schools Championships, winning the U16 800m and placing second in the U17 400m.

Harry Thomas is set for the 800m and 1500m double. Having already posted some incredible times this season, Harry looks to better his U16 1500m Bronze medal from the 2025 Australian All Schools Championships.

Mitchell Warrilow (T38) will be competing in the 200m, 400m and Long Jump Para. Mitchell had a fantastic 2025 Australian All Schools Championships, placing second in the U17 Para 100m and setting a national record.

Mason Watkins has a busy schedule lined up with the U18 100m, Long Jump and Triple Jump. Mason came second in the U17 Triple Jump at the Australian All Schools Championships and looks to go one better in December. 

Griffin Angelatos (F64) prepares for the U17 para Javelin, Shot Put and Discus. Griffin currently holds three Australian Records.

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