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25.01.2022 World Champion Kelsey-Lee Barber can see the future of Athletics in Australia is bright, with OneAthletics coming together. Register for the OneAthletics Community Forums at www.OneAthletics.com.au

25.01.2022 Athletics at the Sydney Olympics Friday 29 September 50km Walk Nathan Deakes 6th 3:47.26, Dion Russell 27th 4:02.50, Duane Cousins 34th 4:10.53 Geelong race walker Nathan Deakes competed an impressive double, when he placed sixth in the 50km walk, just six days after finishing eighth in the 20km walk. It may have only been September, but Sydney had put on challenging conditions for the endurance athletes with the temperature reaching 34.5 degrees, its second hottest Septe...mber day since records began in 1859. "The last 10k was like nothing I've ever experienced before. It was a lot of pain," said Deakes. Another Australian Dion Russell also struggled in the conditions. He stopped at about 35km because of leg cramps. He stumbled across the line in 27th place and collapsed in a dehydrated heap and was taken to the medical room in a wheelchair. The third Australian, Duane Cousins was 34th. Poland’s Robert Korzeniowski made history when he completed the walk double becoming the first walker to win both Olympic events. #MySydney2000 #thisisathletics

25.01.2022 Paralympic legend Louise Sauvage was one of 7 Australian gold medallists on the track and field on Day 7 of Sydney 2000, and what a race it was... Other stand out performances included: Alison Quinn in the 100m T38 Lisa Llorens in the 200m T20... Timothy Sullivan in the 100m T38 Neil Fuller in the 200m T44 Lisa McIntosh in the 100m T37 Jodi Willis-Roberts in the Shot Put F12 #MySydney2000 Australian Paralympic Team

25.01.2022 The benefits of OneAthletics are countless. Our Community Forums begin tonight and it's not too late to sign up. Register your place at www.OneAthletics.com.au/Forums

24.01.2022 It was another triumphant night on the track on Day 6 of the Sydney 2000 Paralympics, with the Australian track and field team winning two gold medals. Tim Matthews, Heath Francis, Neil Fuller and Stephen Wilson came together to break the world record in the 4x400m T42-46 relay, while Fabian Blattman stormed to gold in the 400m T51. #MySydney2000 #ThisIsAthletics Australian Paralympic Team

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Ari Gesini on receiving a Tier 1 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship. Ari will be mentored by the most-capped Wallaby in Australian Rugby history, George Gregan AM. Read more https://bit.ly/3nLG1VJ - - #SAHOFScholarship #thisisathletics #AthsTogether #athleticsaustralia

23.01.2022 152 of Australia’s most promising track and field athletes have been awarded National Athlete Support Structure (NASS) membership by Athletics Australia. Find out who https://bit.ly/2JbYL1n #ThisIsAthletics

22.01.2022 Athletics Australia (AA) is seeking to appoint up to two Non-Executive Directors to its Board. As a Director, you will play a critical role in the strategic leadership of the sport of athletics in Australia. More information: www.athletics.com.au/about/careers/... #thisisathletics

22.01.2022 22-year-old Amy Winters won gold in the 200m T46 on Day 5 of competition at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. She recently said to Athletics NSW: I had my 200m race first which was my least favourite event. I doubted my strength over the distance and feared I'd tire over the last 50m, which is ironic as that was mostly my strongest part of the race! But I knew I wanted this win. I knew that I was a performer and I knew I could do it." Other gold medallists on Day 5 include...d: Greg Smith - 5000m T52 Lisa McIntosh - 400m T38 Lisa Llorens - High Jump F20 Joanne Bradshaw - Shotput F37 #MySydney2000 #ThisIsAthletics Australian Paralympic Team

21.01.2022 OneAthletics is the vision of Little Athletics Australia and Athletics Australia to unite to transform athletics into the biggest participation sport in the country. We invite you to join our Community Forums to come on the journey with us and discover how you can help shape OneAthletics. o Sunday, 22 November, 5pm AEDT... o Tuesday, 24 November, 5pm AEDT o Friday, 27 November, 5pm AEDT Head to www.OneAthletics.com.au/forums to register.

20.01.2022 INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER She can run 400m in 51.21 and now, Bendere Oboya is taking over our Instagram. Follow our stories to see what a day in the life of this rising star looks like. #ThisIsAthletics

19.01.2022 After a two year hiatus, four-time world champion Isis Holt is ready to lace up her spikes once again, and her intentions are clear. She’s ready take back her place on the Australian Para-athletics Team at the Tokyo Games next year. Read more at: http://ow.ly/65A050Cub5N #ThisIsAthletics | Australian Paralympic Team | Commonwealth Games Australia

19.01.2022 Coles is already "delivering" the goods, sending hampers and vouchers to 200 athletes across the country. Thank you Coles, for going above and beyond in your commitment to the Australian Athletics community. More at: https://bit.ly/37EcqZ3

18.01.2022 Run with us. Jump with us. Throw with us. Push with us. Walk with us. Dream with us. From kids at grassroots level, all the way to the elite; Athletics Australia and Little Athletics Australia are working to come together so all Australians can enjoy an inclusive experience of our sport throughout their lifetime. Have your say at the OneAthletics Community Forums from this Sunday. www.OneAthletics.com.au More at: https://bit.ly/2He2k6k

18.01.2022 Athletics Australia is pleased to announce the expansion of its High-Performance department, with the addition of three new positions to its structure. Previously Head of High-Performance Systems, Andrew Faichney will move into the role of General Manager - High Performance, while Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson will re-join the Athletics Australia family as Technical Athlete Consultant. Leisel Jones will bring her passion for athlete wellbeing to the role of Athlete We...llbeing & Engagement Coordinator. Read more: https://www.athletics.com.au//high-performance-team-with-/ #thisisathletics

18.01.2022 Alissa Jordaan has become the first Australian female T46/47 sprinter to run the 400m sub 60. Clocking a time of 59.69" at the Australian Institute of Sport over the weekend, 17-year-old Alissa is one to watch leading up to Tokyo. Congratulations to Alissa and her coach Sebastian Kuzminski. #ThisIsAthletics

18.01.2022 EVENT REVIEW | AUSSIES ATTACK A WET LONDON MARATHON A cold, wet and windy morning greeted the Australian trio of Sinead Diver, Ellie Pashley and Brett Robinson on Sunday for the 2020 London Marathon. The 40th edition of the event looked vastly different to previous years - featuring elite athletes only and being held on a 2.15km loop around the iconic St James Park in Central London.... To read the full review click here: www.athletics.com.au/news/event-review-london-marathon/ #thisisathletics

17.01.2022 With talent to burn and a penchant for excelling at every sport he played, Matt Denny went from rugby league prodigy to his town's first Olympian, a feat he says he could never have achieved without his small town behind him. Meet Matty from Allora https://bit.ly/3oO0MRj Australian Olympic Team | World Athletics

17.01.2022 INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER As part of the Mental Health Awareness Month, in support of @mhfaustralia, we will be handing the keys over to our Instagram account to our athletes, allowing them to take you behind the scenes to see just what happens in the day to day life of an elite athlete. They will be discussing everything from the highs, to the lows, how to overcome adversity and injury, as well as dealing with the pressure of high-performance sport.... Tune in to our Insta Stories tomorrow from 6am as Cameron Crombie takes you through his daily routine, juggling his professional and family life, along with training for the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games. #nmhm2020 #mentalhealthmatters #walkformentalhealth #mhfa #thisisathletics

16.01.2022 Already a two-time gold medallist at Sydney 2000, Lisa Llorens won another medal, after claiming victory in the Long Jump T20. Lisa not only broke the world record, she broke the world record with each of her three jumps. Amy Winters won her second gold medal of the Paralympics in the 100m T46, and Paul Mitchell sung the anthem on the podium after claiming the 1500m T20 title. #MySydney2000 #ThisIsAthletics

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Tokyo-bound Jemima Montag who has won the 2020 Victorian Institute of Sport Coach Award for Athletics. The Coach Award is presented to an athlete in each sport by the VIS coaching cohort and Jemima has been recognised for her strong commitment to training throughout an interrupted year. #ThisIsAthletics

15.01.2022 "Even just saying I'm a proud Worimi and Yuin man, that's something that means a lot to me. It's close to my heart." In time for National NAIDOC Week, Olympian Kyle Vander-Kuyp shares his story of discovering his Aboriginality and the role sport has played in shaping his identity. Australian Olympic Team | Commonwealth Games Australia

13.01.2022 The 40th edition of the London Marathon will be held this Sunday October 4 with three Australians featured - Brett Robinson, Sinead Diver and Ellie Pashley. The event has a rich history and a prestigious race on the athletics calendar, regularly featuring the most prominent marathon runners, along with masses of recreational runners. For the full preview visit the link below:... www.athletics.com.au/news/weekend-preview-london-marathon/ #thisisathletics #athstogether

13.01.2022 Go. A word that evokes the sound of a starter gun. A word that signifies the start of a journey. Athletics Australia and Coles Little Athletics Australia are excited to hit ‘go’ on the start of something new. Get Involved in our OneAthletics Public Forums later this month. More information at https://bit.ly/3p9Qb3c

13.01.2022 Paralympic high jumper Aaron Chatman has announced his intention to retire from elite competition. A talented high jumper in the T47 class, Chatman won a total of three Paralympic medals and two World Championship medals. We'd like to congratulate Aaron on a successful career. https://bit.ly/2IDHeOY #ThisIsAthletics Australian Paralympic Team

13.01.2022 VALE TONY BLUE. Born Anthony Arthur Crampton Blue on 4 February 1936. Tony represented Australia at both the Rome 1960 and the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games competing in the 800-metre event. He was a leading Australian middle-distance runner who won the national 800 metre title on three occasions.... Tony won a bronze medal in the 880 yards at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Athletics Australia offers our sincere condolences to Tony's family and friends, following his passing on October 1. Commonwealth Games Australia.

13.01.2022 Today the team that would have represented Australia at the World Under 20 Championships received a surprise package in the post, their official team kit. The team uniform that an athlete wears on race day to represent their country is priceless. Athletics Australia wants to recognise the hard work put in by the 2001 born athletes who, due to the postponement of the 2020 edition of the Championships, missed out on the opportunity to compete. We are very proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future brings! #thisisathletics #athstogether Commonwealth Games Australia

13.01.2022 Awesome run by Ellie Pashley for a 12th place finish in 2:31:31 at the 2020 London Marathon. Who was watching? - #thisisathletics #athstogether #athleticsaustralia

11.01.2022 Drills, drills, drills with Dani Stevens. We can’t think of a better way to smash the start of the week. #MotivationMonday #ThisIsAthletics

11.01.2022 Retirement is a word that never sat well with Melissa Breen. But after a two year battle both physically and mentally, compounded by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, Melissa knew that it was time. This is the story of Melissa's retirement https://bit.ly/34zruoK

11.01.2022 Here is an exclusive early access offer to some incredible Black Friday deals with up to 70% off official Athletics Australia apparel, thanks to our partners at BLK Sport. Pick up a piece of history from the Australian Track & Field Championships that never happened at never before seen prices! Shop here:... https://blksport.com/collections/athletics-australia While stocks last. #thisisathletics

10.01.2022 Robbie Crowther is an Australian National Champion in long jump and leapt to World Junior gold in 2006 but most may not know he identifies as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. On the last day of National NAIDOC week, Robbie sits down with Kyle Vander-Kuyp to talk about the work he's doing to help Indigenous kids aim high in sport. #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

09.01.2022 Kirsteen Farrance has been involved in Athletics since she was 12; first as an athlete, then as a coach and now as an official. Hear from Kirsteen about why she thinks OneAthletics is the future of our sport.

09.01.2022 Episode 2 of Steve and Gen is here! Tune in as Australian Athletics Team Captains Steve Solomon and Genevieve Gregson talk about racing under quarantine restrictions, staying motivated through Covid-19 and their plans for the Tokyo Olympics.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Sinead Diver on a fantastic 8th place in the 2020 London Marathon in a time of 2:27:07. - #thisisathletics #athstogether #athleticsaustralia

07.01.2022 An update from the President of Athletics Australia, Mark Arbib following our Annual General Meeting on October 30th, 2020. See the updates here www.athletics.com.au//an-update-from-the-president-of-ath/ #thisisathletics

06.01.2022 There hasn't been a more successful day for an Australian Paralympic Athletics Team since Day 10 of Sydney 2000, when 11 gold medals were added to Australia's medal tally. Lead by Head Coach Chris Nunn, the 2000 Australian Paralympic Athletics Team finished the Games with a total of 32 gold, 15 silver and 16 bronze medals. Sensational! #MySydney2000 #ThisIsAthletics... Australian Paralympic Team | Sport Australia | Australian Institute of Sport See more

04.01.2022 Paralympian Torita Blake says her main inspiration for running the 400m is Cathy Freeman holding the Aboriginal Flag after winning gold in the same event at the Sydney Olympics. Torita sat down with Olympian Kyle Vander-Kuyp for National NAIDOC Week to talk about inspiring more Indigenous kids with disabilities to get involved in Athletics. Australian Paralympic Team | Australian Institute of Sport

04.01.2022 Today is the last day of Mental Health Awareness month but there are always small steps you can take each day to support your own mental health. Take a few tips from Australian representatives Sarah Walsh, Rhiannon Clarke and our friends at headspace.

04.01.2022 Athletics at the Sydney Olympics Sunday 1 October Marathon - 8th Steve Moneghetti 2:14.50, 28th Rd de Highden 2:18.04, 66th Lee Troop 2:29.32 "Thank you Australia. Steve Moneghetti, over and out." They were the emotional words of one of the greats of Australian athletics, after her finished 10th in the marathon at the Sydney Olympics his last marathon in the green and gold. It closed a career that saw him compete on 29 occasions for Australia over 20 years including three... top-10 Olympic finishes and a medal at all four of his Commonwealth Games appearances. Moneghetti's success in his final race was due to his early decision to run his own race. After 15km, he had dropped off the main pack and was 43rd. I realised soon I had to run my own race, but once we started to go over Anzac Bridge I was right.'' As he arrived in the Olympic Stadium he soaked up the atmosphere, waiving to the 114,000 crowd that were there to watch the final medal awarded and send off the Olympics at the closing ceremony. ``That is it, my body these last few weeks is feeling it,'' he said. It is fair on my family to let someone else come into the sport, hopefully having learned from me as a role model.'' It was a tough race for teammate Lee Troop. I really expected to have a great performance but I didn't, said Troop. I guess I wasn't prepared for the hardships of what the marathon is all about. Troop would rebound well with a tremendous 17th at the 2003 world championships. The third Australian Rod de Highden was 28th. #MySydney2000 #thisisathletics

03.01.2022 Athletics at the Sydney Olympics Saturday 30 September 4x400m Relay 5th 3:23.81 Tamsyn Lewis, Nova Peris, Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Cathy Freeman (heat Susan Andrews & Jana Pittman) In the heat on September 29, Australia smashed the national record clocking 3:24.05 with the team of Tamsyn Lewis, Susan Andrews, Jana Pittman and Nova Peris. For the final they added Melinda Gainsford-Taylor and Cathy Freeman, replacing Andrews and Pittman. In the final Australia were alwa...ys in the medal hunt. When Cathy Freeman took the baton for the anchor, Australia was in fifth well behind fourth place. Cathy ran a brilliant anchor leg, easily the fastest of the day, drawing Australia back into the mix, but ran out of track, remaining in fifth, just 0.36 seconds from a medal. Australia again broke the national record clocking 3:23.81. #MySydney2000 #thisisathletics

02.01.2022 One single gold medal was won by the Australian Paralympic Athletics Team on the penultimate day of Sydney 2000, but boy, was it a good one. Timothy Sullivan ran 50:30 in the 400m T38, smashing yet another world record. #MySydney2000 #ThisIsAthletics... Australian Paralympic Team See more

02.01.2022 "Twenty years ago my Australian Paralympic Team hero Russell Short won gold in the shotput at Sydney 2000. I wouldn’t be the athlete I am today without this legend paving the way." - Rio Paralympian and world champion Jaryd Clifford. #MySydney2000 #ThisIsAthletics

02.01.2022 The Cathy Freeman Foundation is delighted to bring to you their inaugural virtual running event - Stride for Education. The challenge is to run, walk or wheel 115 kilometres between October 10th and November 10th. In collaboration with Running Heroes the aim of Stride for Education is to increase awareness and raise funds to support the work of the Foundation within the communities. How to Stride For Education: 1) Download the Running Heroes app and make an account... 2) Enter the ‘Stride for Education’ challenge 3) Run, walk or wheel up to 115 kilometres (or as many as you can) between October 10th - November 10th 4) Tell your friends to join you and share journey with the hashtag #StrideForEducation For more details, visit the website: https://www.cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au/strideforeducation #StrideForEducation #thisisathletics

01.01.2022 Athletics Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Palmer AM to the Athletics Australia Board of Directors, effective immediately. Palmer is an experienced and highly regarded executive in the sporting community having formerly held the positions of Chief Executive Officer of Sport Australia (2017-2020) and Netball Australia. Welcome to the team Kate!... Read more: www.athletics.com.au//kate-palmer-am-appointed-to-athleti/ #thisisathletics

01.01.2022 It was 12 months ago today that in celebration of Peter Norman Day, Athletics Australia in partnership with the Victorian Government unveiled a statue in honour of Peter Norman. 51 years ago at the 1968 Mexico Olympics Peter set the 200m Australian record of 20.06. The record still stands today. However it was Peter's brave stand in solidarity with Americans Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the dais post-race that will forever live as one of Australia’s most iconic sportin...g moments and with a special place in Olympic history. Stay tuned throughout the day as we announce the recipient of the Peter Norman Humanitarian Award for 2020. #thisisathletics #athstogether