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Funding Boost Propels Athletics NZ Toward LA 2028 Success
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:55 pm | Athletics New Zealand
With this increased support, Athletics New Zealand is poised to build on its strong, high performance legacy. As the journey toward Los Angeles 2028 begins, the organisation remains committed to inspiring New Zealanders and delivering results that resonate More >>
Elite International Athletes Descend On Nelson For Inaugural Running Festival, The Spectacle
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:15 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Headlined by a world-class elite road mile racing through the heart of Nelson’s CBD, with a thrilling lineup of international and local talent. The mile is set to cap off a bumper weekend with a full roster of running events ranging from the 100 ... More >>
Sam Ruthe, 15, Smashes NZ U17 And U18 3000m Records, Sets World Best For Age Group
Friday, 22 November 2024, 10:55 am | Athletics New Zealand
He bettered the old NZ U17 record of 8:16.77 set by Nick Moulai in 2016 at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship at Trusts Arena, Waitakere. He also improved the U18 record of 8:10.72 set by Christian De Vaal ran in 2022. More >>
Athletics New Zealand Announces New Summer Circuit
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 3:33 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The Summer Circuit promises to bring New Zealand’s leading domestic talent alongside elite international athletes together for close-fought racing, incredible performances and a great atmosphere at every stop. More >>
Arch Jelley Celebrated With Life Membership At Age 102
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 4:37 pm | Athletics New Zealand
At the age of 102, Arch was presented this honour in a heartfelt ceremony at his retirement village in Auckland, attended by family, friends, and fellow athletics icons. More >>
Ethan Olivier Equals His National Record To Soar To Triple Jump Gold At World U20 Championships
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:32 am | Athletics New Zealand
This is New Zealand’s first male gold at the world U20 championships since Jacko Gill in 2012. More >>
Ramsden And May Secured Kiwi One-two In NCAA 1500m Final
Monday, 10 June 2024, 9:52 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ramsden, who placed tenth in the 1500m final at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in March, produced a dominant display to stop the clock in 4:06.62 to further underline her huge potential. More >>
Huge New Zealand Contingent Set For Oceania Challenge
Friday, 31 May 2024, 11:45 am | Athletics New Zealand
A large and high-quality New Zealand team of 114 athletes are set to make their mark at the Oceania Area Championships in Suva, Fiji from Saturday 1 June to Saturday 8 June. More >>
Joynt Wins A Dramatic Bronze To Provide Rousing Climax To Kobe Challenge
Sunday, 26 May 2024, 2:03 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The 29-year-old Auckland sprinter had originally finished fourth – just 0.02 down on the medal podium – but was upgraded to bronze following the disqualification of Italian Francesco Loragno, who had crossed the line first, for a lane infringement. More >>
James Preston Smashes 62-year-old NZ 800m Record
Sunday, 26 May 2024, 1:30 pm | Athletics New Zealand
In an outstanding display of middle-distance running, the 27-year-old Wellington-based athlete claimed a dominant victory from fellow Kiwi Brad Mathas – wiping 0.83 from his previous PB set at the 2024 Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships More >>
Stedman Claims Thrilling Long Jump Silver Following Appeal
Saturday, 25 May 2024, 8:00 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Following a successful appeal of his sixth round jump, Will Stedman concluded an unforgettable 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe by winning a long jump T36 silver medal today courtesy of an Oceania record leap of 5.85m (0.1). More >>
Grimaldi Claims Third Successive Para Worlds Long Jump Silver
Friday, 24 May 2024, 4:25 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Anna Grimaldi banked a silver medal in the women’s long jump T47 final at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe to add to her impressive collection of podium finishes on the global stage. More >>
Danielle Obliterates World Record Enroute To Stunning 200m Gold
Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:55 am | Athletics New Zealand
Danielle Aitchison executed an electrifying piece of sprinting to strike women’s 200m T36 gold in a jaw-dropping world record mark of 27.47 to retain her crown in style at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan today. More >>
Robinson Posts Oceania Record Enroute To Stupendous Global Silver
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 8:26 am | Athletics New Zealand
A stunning Oceania record throw of 12.25m propelled Holly Robinson to a brilliant women’s shot put F46 silver medal on day six of the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan. More >>
Aitchison Celebrates Silver In Record-breaking 100m Final
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 4:23 am | Athletics New Zealand
The New Zealand team maintained its medal momentum at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe as Danielle Aitchison produced an outstanding display to secure a silver medal in the women’s 100m T36 final behind gold medallist Yiteng Shi, who blasted to a stunning world record. More >>
Grimaldi Blitzes To Para Worlds 100m Bronze
Monday, 20 May 2024, 5:20 am | Athletics New Zealand
Anna Grimaldi capped a memorable day three of the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan for the New Zealand team by blasting to back-to-back world women’s 100m T47 bronze medals. More >>
Stedman Claims Stunning World Title And Ramsden Sets National 1500m Record
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 3:22 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Will Stedman executed a tactical masterclass to secure an exhilarating gold medal success in the final of the men’s 400m T36 on day three of the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan. More >>
Grimaldi Posts Season’s Best Enroute To 100m T47 Final
Sunday, 19 May 2024, 5:45 am | Athletics New Zealand
The 27-year-old Dunedin-based athlete, who claimed a bronze medal in this event at the 2023 edition of the Para Athletics World Championships in Paris, is very much in the mix to claim precious metal once again in the medal race on Sunday. More >>
Stedman Cruises Into Men’s 400m T36 Final
Saturday, 18 May 2024, 2:56 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Will Stedman stylishly launched the Kiwi challenge at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships by easing into the final of the men’s 400m T36 with a controlled display on the opening track event on day two in Kobe. More >>
Quality New Zealand Team All Set For Para Athletics World Championships Quest
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 10:12 am | Athletics New Zealand
A New Zealand team brimming with medal potential will start their quest on Saturday (18 May) at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan (17-25 May) seeking positive outcomes ahead of the Paris Paralympic Games later this year. More >>
