7th Friendship Invitational Games – FAS Athletic ClubImages: FAS ATHLETICS CLUB The Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletics Club’s (FAS Athletics Club) Friendship Invitational Games saw the 7th edition bring in the new year. The unique two week teams event brings together local teams FAICHUUK, WENO, TONOAS, FEFEN, PNI, NOMWISOFO, NORTHERN NOMONEAS and invitational teams from SAIPAN…

12 Oceania Race Walking Judges Complete World Athletics Race Walking Judging Bronze Evaluations Throughout the last months of 2024, over 350 candidates from 60 countries took the World Athletics Race Walking Judge Exams, with Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) officials excelling once again on the global stage. 12 Officials earning the Bronze level certification for Race…

Going the Distance – First National Championships Awarded for 2025 New Zealand 10,000m Championship  – 18th January  At the picturesque TET Stadium Inglewood athletes set off on 25 laps for the New Zealand 10,000m Championship. Lisa Cross returns to the top step of the podium in 33:47.23. The 2024 New Zealand 10km Road Champion, Eva…

Over 2000 New Zealand Children participate in 2025 Colgate Games Images: Athletics New Zealand / Michael Dawson The future is bright for New Zealand Athletics, with over 2200 children competing in the 2025 Colgate Games across two weekends in January. The annual event is a hallmark on the calendar for the next generation of athletics…

Weekend Preview – New Zealand 10,000m Championships Taranaki sees New Zealand’s distance running talent take on 25 laps for the first National Championships in 2025. On January 18, track fans in New Zealand will be treated to a showcase of distance running over 25 laps. The 10,000m Championships marks the longest track championship on the…

No Shortage of Records on Short Track Recent changes to technical regulations now allow Indoor races to be staged on Short Track, creating new opportunities for events once limited to indoor facilities. Across Oceania, the 60m is quickly becoming a staple on competition schedules. In a rainy Brisbane, Lachlan Kennedy (AUS) clocked an impressive 6.55,…