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Street Athletics goes public in Christchurch
Friday, 3 February 2017, 9:04 am | International Track Meet
Social and competitive runners of all abilities get the opportunity to go head to head with Olympians and international athletes in Christchurch this month, with the announcement that both the ‘Big Shot and Fast K’ events will be open to public ... More >>
Waddell in Christchurch to Inspire Next Generation
Tuesday, 19 January 2016, 3:51 pm | International Track Meet
Kiwi sporting legend Rob Waddell will be in Christchurch next month to speak at a charity event that will help the growth of track & field in New Zealand. Waddell needs no introduction to most New Zealand sports fans – Olympic Gold Medalist as ... More >>
Sprint King and Throws Queen take Development Awards
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 8:49 am | International Track Meet
Media and crowd attention at last month’s International Track Meet was dominated by shot putters Valerie Adams and Tom Walsh, but in the background behind them two aspiring youngsters were taking great strides towards developing into international ... More >>
“Adams sets world leading mark at ITM”
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 1:35 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track Meet for 2014 was headlined by double Olympic champion Valerie Adams, and the world’s best shotputter didn’t disappoint in her first competition since September, with the best distance in the world so far this year. More >>
Adams Confirmed for Christchurch
Monday, 10 February 2014, 5:02 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track Meet confirmed today that Valerie Adams would be returning to Christchurch next week to compete in the Radio Sport Allcomers Shot Put. More >>
Ulmer to Christchurch as Young Stars take Centre Stage
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 1:33 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track & Field Trust today announced that the charity luncheon on February 21st, preceding the International Track Meet at Christ’s College the next day, will be headlined by guest speaker and Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ulmer. More >>
National 3000m fields strengthened by Internationals
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 10:35 am | International Track Meet
Top quality international class athletes have confirmed their intention to race against New Zealand’s best in the New Zealand 3000m Championships for both men and women at next month’s International Track Meet in Christchurch. More >>
Throwers and NZ Champs for 2014 ITM
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 2:43 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track Meet announced an exciting draft programme for this year’s meet, with the headline acts being a new Throws Quadrathlon and the hosting of the New Zealand 3000m Championships for both men and women. More >>
Future Stars take Development Awards
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 5:28 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track Meet announced today that the annual $250 Development Grants - awarded for meritorious performance by developing athletes - have been presented to miler Ben Moynihan, and local 3000m runner Rosa Flanagan. Both athletes were rewarded ... More >>
Local Lad Headlines Shot Put Field
Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 9:09 am | International Track Meet
Three-time New Zealand champion Tom Walsh will be the star attraction at the Allcomers Shot Put event at the International Track Meet, New Zealand’s premier track and field event, at Christ’s College Upper Field in Christchurch on Feb 2nd. More >>
Middle Distance Heroes return to Christchurch
Friday, 25 January 2013, 4:38 pm | International Track Meet
Olympic stars Nick Willis and Lucy van Dalen will headline the middle distance events at the International Track Meet, New Zealand’s premier track and field event, at Christ’s College Upper Field in Christchurch on Feb 2nd. More >>
Pole Vault Stars to Soar in City Mall
Friday, 18 January 2013, 5:07 pm | International Track Meet
Olympic decathlete Brent Newdick will compete in an innovative new pole vault event against international competition, in the heart of Christchurch’s iconic ReStart Container Mall, in the lead-up to the upcoming International Track Meet. More >>
Champion Speedsters to Burn Up the Grass in Christchurch
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 1:45 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track Meet, New Zealand’s premier track and field event, announced sprint fields today that will sizzle like a Canterbury norwester. More >>
“Throws Superstars to Rumble Christchurch”
Sunday, 15 January 2012, 4:34 pm | International Track Meet
The return to Christchurch of the International Track Meet, being staged at Christ’s College Upper Fields on Feb 4th, received a major boost today with the news that Olympic gold medallist and World shot put champion Valerie Adams and teenage sensation ... More >>
International Track Meet: Distance Men Go Back in Time
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 4:20 pm | International Track Meet
Organisers of the International Track Meet, being staged on the grass track at Christ’s College in central Christchurch on Feb 4th, announced today that Olympic silver medallist Nick Willis will step back in time to run a handicap 2-mile race at the meet, against ... More >>
Brian Taylor Memorial Women's 3000m
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 3:17 pm | International Track Meet
Nikki Hamblin, dual Commonwealth Games silver medallist, headlines the field for an exciting new addition to the International Track Meet, New Zealand's premier athletics meeting, to be held in Christchurch on February 4th. Hamblin, New Zealand's premier ... More >>
Sir John Walker Proud to Present Olympic Medal
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 11:04 am | International Track Meet
Middle distance legend Sir John Walker is to present the Olympic silver medal to Beijing 1500m medallist Nick Willis at the International Track Meet in Christchurch on February 26th, the New Zealand Olympic Committee announced today. Willis originally ... More >>
Track Meet Marathon Coaching Clinic Doubles Up
Monday, 14 February 2011, 10:08 am | International Track Meet
Organisers of the third annual International Track Meet being staged at QEII Stadium in Christchurch on Feb 26th announced today that the coaching clinic for marathon and distance running enthusiasts will now be a double bill, with legendary American ... More >>
Relay Races Rule at International Meet
Friday, 11 February 2011, 2:59 pm | International Track Meet
New Zealand’s premier track and field event adds some new flavour to the teams aspect of athletics with the inclusion of high profile relay races at the International Track Meet, to be held in Christchurch on Feb 26th. More >>
Dick Tayler’s 10,000m Record Under Fire
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 4:32 pm | International Track Meet
The International Track Meet is pleased to announce today that leading American distance runner Galen Rupp will travel to NZ with his coach, the legendary Alberto Salazar, to race a special 10,000m event to be added to the programme on Feb 26th at QEII ... More >>