OAA Athlete Commission The role of the Commission is to provide advice and recommendations to OAA Council that contribute the perspectives of athletes in Oceania to the Association in fulfilling out its objects. We ensure representation of the athletes’ voice on all levels of decision-making, providing Council and all other Commissions with advice and expertise on relevant…

Leah O’Brien Breaks 57-Year-Old Record in Perth Images: Aussies in Action for Australian Athletics Leah O’Brien Shatters 57-Year-Old u18 Oceania Record at Australian Junior Championships  The wave of Oceania sprinting performances continues with 17-year-old Leah O’Brien breaking Raylene Boyle’s Oceania and Australian Under-18 record that had stood for over half a century. Racing in front…

Trevor Spittle Retires from Athletics NZ, After A Decade of Remarkable Service The Oceania Athletics Association congratulates Council Member Trevor on his well-deserved retirement from Athletics New Zealand after nearly a decade of outstanding service as the Technical Officials’ Coordinator. Athletics New Zealand announced Trevor’s retirement however he will continue to serve the sport through his…

Twenty Years On – with More to Come Words: Bob Snow I first met Yvonne Mullins at some early Oceania competitions in Townsville, Christchurch and Adelaide. This was during the period before she took over as Chief Executive of Oceania Athletics. Once Yvonne took over the helm of the “Good Ship OAA”, our contact became…

2025 Maurie Plant Meet Set to Showcase Top Athletic Talent in Melbourne Melbourne is set to host the 2025 Maurie Plant Meet this Saturday, 29 March, marking the first World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event of the year. With a star-studded lineup of Olympic medallists, world champions, and emerging talent, this year’s SOLD OUT event…