Athletics New Zealand

SCOTLAND
XXIII Commonwealth Games, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, 27 July – 1 August
Hobbs sprinted her way into New Zealand sporting history with a time of 10.93s, beating her own New Zealand National and Oceania record and securing the country’s first Commonwealth Games gold medal in the event.
At the 1962 Empire Games Doreen Porte...

The 2026 China Southern Airlines New Zealand Cross Country and Relay Championships return to Christchurch’s North Hagley Park this weekend. Back for its second year, the course once again incorporates sections of the Hagley Golf Course and has been designed to give spectators a front-row view of the action, allowing them to catch every step of the head-to-head racing in the h...

It wasn’t just Zoe Hobbs making headlines in Glasgow. Lauren Bruce delivered a memorable performance of her own, claiming silver in the women’s hammer throw.

The conditions were far from ideal. Rain had fallen throughout the evening and continued to intensify as the competition unfolded. By the time Bruce entered the circle, it more closely resembled a swimming pool...

Zoe Hobbs has made history, producing the run of a lifetime to claim a stunning gold medal in the women’s 100m final this morning.

The 28-year-old sprinter led from start to finish, crossing the line in a national record time of 10.93 seconds. The performance also established a new Oceania record and cemented Hobbs’ place among the greatest athletes New Zealand has ...

BELGIUM
Night of Athletics, KBC Nacht, Stadion De Veen, Pre-Meet, Heusden-Zolder, 18 July: Luca Evett 800m 1:49.40 PB.

GREAT BRITAIN
Leeds Regional BMC, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, 20 July: Ben Bidois 3000m 8:22.86 PB.
BFTTA Open, Lee Valley Athle...