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Sam Ruthe Headlines 12-Strong Initial Selections For 2026 World U20 Championships
Monday, 30 March 2026, 8:31 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The World Athletics U20 Championships is a key stepping stone to senior representation and a significant opportunity for Kiwi athletes to compete on the world stage. More >>
Imogen Ayris Wins Bronze
Monday, 23 March 2026, 8:54 am | Athletics New Zealand
The only two athletes over 4.80 were Molly Caudrey (GBR) and Tina Sutej (SLO). Caudrey eventually winning the outright title, with a 4.85 clearance to defend her title from 2025. More >>
Tom Walsh Wins Fourth Historic World Title
Monday, 23 March 2026, 8:36 am | Athletics New Zealand
Walsh has made athletics history, winning his fourth World Athletics Indoor Championships bringing his tally of indoor medals to seven. No other man has won this title more than three times. (Photo/Aaron Bui, Athletics NZ) In claiming this title, ... More >>
Tiaan Whelpton Breaks Gus Nketia’s NZ Indoor 60m Record
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 5:51 am | Athletics New Zealand
Whelpton returns this morning at 8:16 AM NZT in the 60m semi finals, where he will bid for a berth in the 60m finals. More >>
Top Kiwi Names Headline NZ Team For 2026 Oceania Athletics Champs
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 1:24 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The championships will be held at Arafura Stadium, Darwin, Australia, from the 18th to the 23rd of May 2026. Leading the team is a strong contingent of experienced international athletes More >>
Beamish, Walsh, & McCartney Headline 13Strong NZ Team For World Indoor Championships
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 8:26 pm | Athletics New Zealand
New Zealand fans can watch live and free on World Athletics+ from 20–22 March (free with account registration). More >>
Sam Ruthe Places Final Jewel In U20 Records Crown
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:45 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe’s time puts him at 17th all time globally for the U18 3000m and 4th for the U18 3000m indoors. More >>
Imogen Ayris Clears Lifetime Best Of 4.76m In France
Monday, 23 February 2026, 9:31 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ayris cleared 4.76m on her final attempt at the height. The overjoyed kiwi took one attempt at the next height in the progression 4.82m before retiring from the competition. More >>
Tommy Te Puni Breaks NZ 200m Record
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 5:18 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Tommy Te Puni has eclipised the NZ 200m record today at the International Track Meet in Christchurch, running 20.35s (+1.2 m/s). The Aucklander dips under Joseph Millar’s 2017 record of 20.37s to become owner of the national sprint record. It ... More >>
Ruthe, Tanner, & Andrews-Paul Line Up In Boston
Saturday, 21 February 2026, 3:30 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Also competing is Thomas Cowan and Sam Idiens in the men’s 800m, Liam Back in the C men’s mile, Kierra Hall runs in the women’s C 800m. More >>
Tom Walsh & Anna Grimaldi To Light Up International Track Meet
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 9:45 am | Athletics New Zealand
Japanese athlete Yuto Adachi brings international quality with a 16.16m best, facing New Zealanders Matt Walsh and Ryan Young, both in the mid14m range and pushing for season breakthroughs. More >>
Ruthe Records Another Fast Mile: Runs 3:52 Mile In USA
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 2:43 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe next races in New Zealand on the 7th of March at Track Stars - part of the New Zealand Track and Field Championships. More >>
Auckland To Host Polynesian Track And Field Championships As Athletics NZ Confirms MFAT Partnership
Monday, 9 February 2026, 2:11 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The Polynesian Championships will be integrated into the New Zealand Track & Field Championships, creating a unique celebration of sport and culture. More >>
Hobbs & Whelpton Run World Indoor Qualifiers At 2026 Sir Graeme Douglas International
Sunday, 8 February 2026, 7:35 pm | Athletics New Zealand
New Zealand’s fastest sprinters headlined the 2026 Sir Graeme Douglas International, with Zoe Hobbs and Tiaan Whelpton running qualifying marks for the World Indoor Championships. Hobbs ran a clean performance over the early 60m, clocking an impressive 7.18s into ... More >>
Top Kiwi Athletes Headline 2026 Sir Graeme Douglas International This Sunday
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 4:07 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The meet promises some of the most competitive lineups of the domestic season to date, with global finalists, world-para medalists, and international talent ready to compete at The Trusts arena on Sunday. More >>
Sam Ruthe Breaks John Walker's NZ Mile Record
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 3:29 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe now sits in number 10 all time globally for the indoor mile. More >>
Beamish, Ruthe, & Tanner Line Up For USA Indoor Races
Friday, 30 January 2026, 4:35 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The Boulder, CO based runner is fresh off of a training camp in Scottsdale, AZ with his professional running team the OAC. More >>
Sam Ruthe Makes Mile History At The Cooks Classic
Sunday, 25 January 2026, 7:50 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe’s time elevates him to 7th on the New Zealand All-Time-List for the mile overtaking the legendary Sr Peter Snell. More >>
Sam Tanner And Sam Ruthe Showdown At Home Of The Mile
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 3:22 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Tanner and Ruthe head to Whanganui off the back of a thrilling 800m clash at the 2026 Potts Classic in Hastings. More >>
Sam Ruthe Breaks Records At Potts Classic
Sunday, 18 January 2026, 8:36 am | Athletics New Zealand
The Summer Circuit next heads to Whanganui for the 2026 PAK’nSAVE Cooks International Classic. More >>
