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Sam Ruthe Smashes Four-Minute Mile Barrier, Makes History In Auckland
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 8:18 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe surpasses the previous youngest sub-four-minute milers: Olympic Champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen (who ran 3:58.07 at 16) and Cam Myers (who clocked 3:55.44 at 16). He also knocked down the NZ U19 and U20 mile records of 3:58.41, previously held by ... More >>
Chasing History: 15-Year-Old Kiwi Sensation Sets Sights On Sub-4- Minute Mile
Monday, 17 March 2025, 11:32 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe’s name has been making headlines all summer. He first shattered the 15-year-old world best for 3000m in November, then lowered it twice more—most recently running 7:56.18 at the New Zealand Track & Field Championships in Hastings. More >>
New Zealand Announces Record-Breaking Team For World Athletics Indoor Championships In Nanjing
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 6:42 pm | Athletics New Zealand
More than 500 athletes from all around the world will compete for medals in 26 disciplines across the three days of action. More >>
Unprecedented 1500m Tie Between Olympian Sam Tanner And 15-year-old Sam Ruthe At Jennian Homes NZ Track And Field Champs
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 10:28 pm | Athletics New Zealand
For the first time in New Zealand Championship history, the top two contenders in the men’s 1500m were unable to be separated on the line. The race ended in a tie between Olympian Sam Tanner and young-sensation Sam Ruthe. They both stopped the ... More >>
Maddi Wesche Returns To The Shot Circle At Jennian Homes NZ Track And Field Championships - Day 2
Saturday, 8 March 2025, 7:55 pm | Athletics New Zealand
With two more days and more finals still to come, the 2025 Jennian Homes NZ Track & Field Championships action is heating up. Tune in to the live stream on Saturday at 3 pm on the Athletics NZ Youtube Channel. More >>
Chignell Takes 5000m Crowd | Stedman & Joynt Fly In Para-100m | Jennian Homes NZ Track And Field Champs Day 1 Recap
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 9:45 pm | Athletics New Zealand
A great taster of what’s to come on Day One at the Jennian Homes NZ Track and Field Championships at the Caledonian Ground in Dunedin. More >>
Kerr, Hobbs, Whelpton, And Walsh Shine At 2025 International Track Meet
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 7:34 pm | Athletics New Zealand
As the Summer Circuit continues, all eyes now turn to the upcoming Jennian Homes New Zealand Track and Field Championships, in Dunedin form the 6th-9th of March. More >>
Halberg Winners Headline 2025 International Track Meet
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 2:57 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Featuring 10 Olympians, five national record holders, two world champions, and one Olympic gold medallist, the ITM is shaping up to be one of the most exciting meets on the New Zealand Summer Circuit. More >>
Shot Put Showdown: Tom Walsh And Jacko Gill To Headline Sir Graeme Douglas International
Thursday, 6 February 2025, 3:07 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Walsh and Gill have dominated the New Zealand men’s shot-put scene for over a decade. More >>
Zoe Hobbs Qualifies For World Indoor Championships In Boston
Monday, 3 February 2025, 8:49 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Hobbs is the Oceania and NZ record holder with a best of 7.06 from Glasgow World Indoor Champs in 2024 where she finished fourth by 0.01s More >>
Tiaan Whelpton Breaks NZ 60m Record, Sets Sights On Going Sub 10
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 3:55 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The time obliterates Gus Nketia’s long-standing national mark of 6.59, set in Barcelona in 1995, and qualifies Whelpton for the World Indoor Championships to be held in Nanjing, China. More >>
Olympic & Paralympic Champions Set To Star On The 2025 Summer Circuit!
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 3:41 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Three-time Paralympic Champion, Anna Grimaldi is sure to set the Summer Circuit ablaze with three meets on her horizon. Grimaldi has booked in appearances at the PAK’nSAVE Cooks Classic, the Sir Graeme Douglas International and the International Track Meet. More >>
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 >>
