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Commonwealth Games golden girl leads announcement of para-athletics team
April 23, 2024The first eight track and field athletes selected to the 2024 Australian Paralympic Team have been announced today, with four-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Madison de Rozario OAM leading the charge for the team.
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12 athletics alumni named to Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024
April 16, 2024Outstanding displays from both newcomers and seasoned athletes at the Australian Athletics Championships have led to the initial selection of the first 14 track, field, and road athletes for the Australian Olympic Team.
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Five athletes named as finalists for Emerging Athlete of the Year award
April 9, 2024Showcasing and supporting the next generation of stars in the country, the quintet of young nominees announced today as the Emerging Athlete of the Year finalists reflect a strong future for Australian sport.
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Lacey and Mannix-Power storm home to win Stawell Gifts
April 2, 2024Jack Lacey and Chloe Mannix-Power have defied extreme weather conditions, a sodden track, and a two-hour delay to storm home and win the Stawell Gifts.
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Alumni ready to accelerate towards next career phase
March 27, 2024Eight Commonwealth Games alumni are among some of the nation’s most successful female Olympians, Paralympians, and World Champions, announced as part of 2024 AIS Accelerate, a program designed to retain the experience and knowledge of retired female athletes in sport.
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Kickstarting greatness: How the Melbourne 2006 Games Turned Aussie Young Guns into Superstars
March 26, 2024For some, the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games was symbolised by certain moments. Some of Australia’s greatest Commonwealth Games athletes began their journey at the 2006 Games. Let’s take a look back at the early days of a few of them.
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Australia’s athletics stars light up at the track at Maurie Plant Meet
February 16, 2024Australia’s best track and field stars have reigned supreme at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, with a roaring crowd cheering on some of our homegrown best.
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Electrifying Lewis named as Emerging Athlete of the Month for January
February 14, 2024Earning the title of the fastest Australian woman in history, sprint sensation Torrie Lewis has cemented herself as one to watch, with the 19-year-old named as the Emerging Athlete of the Month for January.
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Trinbago success demonstrates value of Commonwealth Games
February 8, 2024The critical importance of the Commonwealth Youth Games in the development pathway of young athletes has been confirmed on the back of the success of Trinbago 2023.
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Commonwealth Games family recognised with Australian honours
January 26, 2024Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) alumni and family have joined an esteemed list, with several acknowledged on the distinguished Australia Day 2024 Honours List.