INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

AUSTRALIAAustralian Athletics Championships, Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, Sydney, 9-12 April 2026:

Over fifty New Zealand athletes took part in the championships competing in over 75 events.

Nick Palmer easily qualified for the final of the shot put with 19.55m and went on to win the final improving to 19.79m.

Daniel Aitchison won the Para Athlete T36 100m and 200m setting a PB and New Zealand and world T36 record of 13.23 in the 100m. William Stedman improved on his T36 New Zealand 100m record with a time of 12.29.

Holly Robinson won the F36 shot put with 12.59m, having earlier finishing 11th in the open shot put with 12.64m.

Karmen-Elizabeth Maritz was third in the shot put and had a PB discus with a throw of 49.96m. Fourth placings to Eva Pringle in the 3000m steeplechase, Tatiana Kaumoana in the discus throw and Liam Ngchock-Wulf with a personal best shot put of 18.28m.

The mixed 4 x 400m relay team of Kahurangi Cotterill, Holly Rule, Lex Revell-Lewis and Georgia Hulls clocked 3:26.21 for fourth place just outside the New Zealand record of 3:26.12.

The team of Kadin Taylor, Samantha Lathwood, Hayato Yoneto and Jorja Gibbons won the mixed 4 x 100m relay.

New Zealand Results:

Alex Wood JT 71.68m (2) Q, 67.42m (9).

Asher Robertson U/20 decathlon 6302 PB (7), (100m 10.90 +1.6 PB, LJ 6.39m +0.8, SP 10.28m PB, HJ 1.88m, 400m 51.50, 110m H 15.42 +2.6, DT 35.16m PB, PV 3.60m PB, JT 38.17m PB, 1500m 5:08.80).

Blake Wood 400m 48.98 (5H1).

Blessing Sefo SP 17.11m (5) q, 17.60m (6).

Caitlin Kirk 3000m steeplechase 10:27.20 PB (6).

Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell 800m 2:10.48 (1H1) Q, 2:11.56 (6H1).

Caitlin Shepperson HT 53.39m q, 52.73m (10). 

Charli Gardiner-Hall F37 PA DT 26.01m PB (5), PA SP 9.13m PB (7).

Cole Yeager 100m 10.88 +0.6 (7H1), 200m 22.14 -1.9 (4P1).

Daniel Meyer F37 PA DT 35.01m (8).

Danielle Aitchison T36 PA 200m 27.35 -0.6 (1H2) q, 27.67 +1.6 (1). 100m 13.45 -1.1 PB (1H3) q, 13.23 +0.1 PB, NZ and World T36 record (1).

Elena Edgar-Nemec TJ 11.51m +0.6 (7GA).

Eva Pringle 3000m steeplechase 10:23.52 (4). 

Georgia Hulls 100m 11.76 +0.8 (1H1) Q, 11.70 0.0 (2H3) Q, 11.76 +0.1 (5SF3).

Hannah Collins TJ NM.

Hannah Sandilands LJ 5.64m +1.3 (8GB).

Hayato Yoneto 100m 10.65 -0.1 (4H4) Q, 10.86 +1.3 (8SF2).

Holly Robinson F46 SP 12.64m (11), PA SP 12.59m (1).

Holly Rule 400m 55.68 (2H2) Q, 55.61 (6H1).

Jackson Rogers 400m 48.06 (3H4), 48.51 (9H3).

Jake Paul 100m 10.59 +1.3 PB (3H5) Q, 10.70 +0.2 (5H1).

James Weber 800m 1:53.45 PB (4H4), 1500m 4:02.07 (11H2).

Jonathan Maples 400m 47.60 (5H2) q, 54.61 (9H2).

Jorja Gibbons 100m 11.92 +0.1 (7H1) q, 11.95 -0.2 (6SF1).

Juliet McKinlay U/20 heptathlon 3703 (13), (100m H 16.74 0.0, HJ 1.48m, SP 10.63m, 200m 26.85 +1.6, LJ 5.31m +1.3, JT 33.21m, 800m DNF).

Kadin Taylor 100m 10.67 +0.6 (1H1) Q, 10.79 -0.1 (8H4), 200m DNS.

Kahurangi Cotterill 400m 47.94 (3H1) q, 47.67 (8H1).

Karmen-Elizabeth Maritz DT 49.96m PB (7), SP 14.75m (3).

Lauren Barrett-Hamilton U/20 heptathlon 4399 PB (9), (100m H 15.46 0.0, HJ 1.57m, SP 9.56m, 200m 26.82 +1.6 PB, LJ 5.28m +1.0, JT 25.91m PB, 800m 2:33.30).

Lex Revell-Lewis 400m 46.14 (3H1) q, 46.65 (7).

Liam Ngchock-Wulf SP 17.76m (3) Q, 18.28m PB (4).

Liam Webb 400m 47.52 (4H2) q, 47.96 (9H1).

Lyon Rodger LJ NM.

Mariah Ririnui LJ 5.82m +2.0 (9GA).

Max Teuruaa decathlon 5968 (9), (100m 11.57 +1.0 PB, LJ 6.29m +0.7, SP 10.61m, HJ 1.73m, 400m 52.41, 110m H 15.97 +2.0, DT 34.64m, PV 3.60m, JT 39.18m, 1500m 5:01.46).

Naomi Waite HJ 1.77m (6).

Nathan Culpan 100m 10.85 +1.2 PB (9H2).

Nick Palmer SP 19.55m (1) Q, 19.79m (1).

Nick Southgate PV 5.10m q, 5.00m (7).

Rafe Couillault HJ 2.04m (6).

Rosa Twyford 800m 2:04.08 (3H2) q, 2:04.57 (6), 1500m 4:22.55 (4H1).

Samantha Lathwood 100m 11.79 +1.6 (1H2) Q, 12.01 +0.9 (7H5) q, 12.14 +0.1 (10SF3), 200m 24.85 0.0 (3P3), 24.91 -1.5 (6H1).

Siobhan Balle 400m H 1:08.59 PB (7H3).

Tamahae Wirepa T37 PA 100m 12.94 +0.9 PB (5H5), PA 200m 27.25 -1.7 PB (6H2). PA LJ 4.54m 0.0 PB (14).

Tatiana Kaumoana DT 52.85m (4).

Tayler Trow U/20 heptathlon 4814 (6), (100m H 15.57 +1.0 PB, HJ 1.66m, SP 8.88m, 200m 26.06 +1.0 PB, LJ 5.18m 0.0, JT 36.97m, 800m 2:23.66 PB).

Toby Tasker 3000m steeplechase 9:26.12 (8).

William Stedman T36 PA 100m 12.51 +1.9 (2H3) q, 12.29 -0.1 PB NZ T36 record (1), PA 200m 25.60 -1.7 (1H2) q, 25.22 +0.4 (5), PA LJ 5.03m +0.1 (4).

Mixed 4 x 100m relay: New Zealand (Kadin Taylor, Samantha Lathwood, Hayato Yoneto, Jorja Gibbons) 42.95 (1).

Mixed 4 x 400m relay: New Zealand (Kahurangi Cotterill, Holly Rule, Lex Revell-Lewis, Georgia Hulls) 3:26.21 (4).

BRAZILCaixa World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Brasilia, 12 April:

Ari Bennett 10km 50:09 PB by two minutes (35). Alysa Brown 10km 1:00:35 (38).

Lucas Martin half marathon 1:46:10 PB (63), Jonah Cropp half marathon 1:47:34 PB (64), Toby O’Rorke half marathon 1:52:17 PB (70).

Alysa Brown, Jonah Cropp, Toby O’Rorke, Lucas Martin, Ari Bennett at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Brazil

USA

Moorpark Open, Griffin Stadium, Moorpark CA, 3 April: Alexandria Maples HT 61.68m (1).

Mines Midweek, Stermole Complex, Golder CO, 9 April: Flynn Johnston 400m H 52.56 (3).

Throws Series, Millican Throw Town, Ramona OK, 10/11 April: Kaia Tupu-South DT 54.38m (8), 57.13m PB (4).

Duke Invitational, Morris Williams Stadium, Durham NC, 10/11 April: Chanel Muir 1500m 3:41.22 PB (6H9). Samantha Korck 800m 2:08.93 PB (3R5). Sascha Letica 1500m 4:21.94 PB (5H8). Suzannah Kennelly DT 48.38m (4), SP 14.10m (14).

Challenge Cup, Fullerton CA, 10 April: Tayla Brunger 100m 12.30 +0.6 (1R2).

Whitworth 2nd Jeffrahn Classic, Pine Bowl, Spokane WA, 10 April: Ava Sutherland 800m 2:15.20 (4R1).

Crimson Tide Invitational, Mabama Arena, Tuscaloosa AL, 10 April: Pai Wynyard 5000m 14:40.31 PB (7).

Friar Invitational, Providence RI, 10 April: Liam Back mile 4:05.97 (3R2), Daniel Prescott 4:07.53 (7R2), Elliott Pugh 4:03.24 (1R3). Sofia Lumbreras 800m 2:10.73 (1R1). Kate Currie 5000m 16:00.31 PB (3). William Johnston 800m 1:52.92 (5R4).

Jo Meaker Classic, Buffalo Sports Park, Canyon TX, 10 April: AJ Madondo 100m 10.79 +0.8 (4), 200m 21.66 +3.3 (2R6).

44 Farms Invitational, E.B. Cushing Stadium, College Station, 9/10 April: Alice Taylor heptathlon 5606 PB (2), (100m H 14.75w/+2.9 HJ 1.81m SP 11.06m PB 200m 26.13w/+3.1 LJ 5.88m/+1.3 PB JT 42.53m PB 800m 2:19.85). Josie Taylor HJ 1.68m (5), Alice Taylor 1.68m (6). 

Chicagoland Championships, Langhorst Field, Elmhurst IL, 10 April: Jacquelyn Kowalewski 1500m 4:39.50 PB (2R2).

GVSU Al & Sue Owens Classic, Larcrosse Stadium, Allendale MI, 11 April: Noah Retford 400m H 55.16 (1R2).

Glendale Invitational, Matt O. Hanhila Field, Glendale AZ, 11 April: Maria Sartin 400m H 1:01.59 (2).

Dual in the Desert, Roy P Drachman Stadium, Tucson AZ, 11 April: Tapanisa Havea SP 16.07m (2), DT 51.18m (2), HT 49.56m (1).

Snhu’s Ed Daniels Classic, Mark A Quellette Stadium, Manchester NH, 11 April: Dominic Dube 100m 10.60 +3.6 (2), James Lowther 10.66 (4). Julian Syben 100m 11.07 +0.8 (2H4), James Lowther 10.78 +0.1 (1H5), George Scott 11.25 +0.7 (1H8), Dominic Dube 10.93 -0.9 (1H11). Julian Syben 200m 21.74 +2.3 (2R1). Dominic Dube 400m 48.65 (1R2). Tori Moorby JT 57.79m (1).

Pomona-Pitzer Invite, Strehle Track, Claremont CA, 11 April: Taylor Witana PV 4.00m (1).

Rutgers Relays, Bauer Complex, New Brunswick NJ, 11 April: Kate Borton 400m 58.27 (4R1).

Oklahoma Throw Series, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona OK, 11 April: Kaia Tupu-South SP 16.98m (5), DT 57.13m PB (4).

Joe Walker Invite, Prefontaine Stadium, Oxford MS, 11 April: Anna Tucker 400m 58.64 (5R2).

Cactus Cup, Kingsville TX, 11 April: Natalia Rankin-Chi Tar SP 15.39m (1), DT 41.41m (5).

BSU-We Fly Challenge, Ball State University, Muncie IN, 10/11 April: Poppy Healy 1500m 4:29.52 PB (3R1). Kate Hallie SP 14.02m (4), DT 50.95m (1).

South Florida Invitational, USF Stadium, Tampa FL, 10/11 April: Karsen Vesty 800m 1:48.58 (3R1), Thomas Cowan 1:50.47 (5R1). Samantha Lascelles 800m 2:08.51 (6R1). Maddie Kelso-Heap 400m H 1:00.35 PB (2R3).

GREAT BRITAINTop Flight by Runthrough, Millennium Arena, Battersea Park London, 4 April: 5km Samuel Macaulay 14:49 (9).

Eastleigh 10km Road Race, Hampshire, 22 March: Caitlin Peers 35:27 PB (1).

SOUTH AFRICA

Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, 8 April: Welré Olivier LJ 7.45m 0.0 (4).

FIJI National Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, 4 April: Jeremiah Rogo 200m 22.49 (2), 400m 49.14 (1).

NATIONAL RESULTS

New Zealand Half Marathon Championship, Christchurch – 12 April 2026

Toby Gualter retained his national half marathon title with a personal best time of 1:03:15 for the 21.1km, finishing over two minutes clear of Christopher Dryden. 

Dryden has previously finished second in 2024 in Wellington.

Laura Nagel clocked up national title number 18 in collecting her first half marathon crown in a career best of 1:13:46. Nagel has now amassed titles over all running distances apart from the 800m and a full marathon.

The 34 year old has won titles over 1500m, mile, 3000m and 5000m on the track, the mile, 5km 10km, and half marathon on the road and a cross country title in 2016.

Results:

Men; Toby Gualter 1:03:15 PB, Christopher Dryden 1:05:55, Isaac Murphy 1:06:42, Andy Good 1:06:43, Tom Moulai 1:07:57 PB, Lorcan Rabbitte 1:07:58.

Women; Laura Nagel 1:13:46 PB, Bara Styblova (Czech Republic) 1:13:57, Arleah Tippins 1:14:38 PB, Maia Flint 1:18:44 PB, Hannah Bartram 1:19:02, Jemima Tennekoon 1:19:21.

ROAD AND TRAIL RACES AROUND THE COUNTRY 

AUCKLAND 

Good George 5km, North Wharf, Wynyard Quarter, 7 April: Michael Rodliffe 17:56, Alex Coates 17:59, Owen Mitchell 18:08. Kathleen Hudson 19:55, Joanna Aleh 20:45.

Rat Race 5km, Takapuna, 8 April: Noah Hanrahan 18:03.

TE AWAMUTUGolf Course 9km, 11 April: 9km; Samuel Bremer 29:49, Ben Bidios 30:59, Joshua Madsen 32:59. Bronwyn Rees-Jones 34:51, Lauren Shelley 41:49, Alyssa Oleson 43:21. 6km; Max Stirling 19:43, Jack Stirling 20:05, Daniel Mumby 20:54. Anna Wilson 23:43, Vicki Rees-Jones 28:01, Jo Morton 28:06.

MASTERTONACM 5km Series #7, 12 April: Oscar Brider 20:36, Andrew Davenport 20:39, Matthew Menge 20:43.

WELLINGTON

Porirua Grand Traverse, 12 April: 21km Mountain Run;  David Haunschmidt 1:50:45, Rory Hart 2:08:23, Jamie Mitchell 2:09:24. Michelle Law 2:36:19, Morgan Bailey 2:41:58, Phoebe Ozanne 2:44:43. 10km; Scott Turkington 36:13, Brook Tozer 37:46, Will Ashton 38:23. Lou McDonald Limacher 41:25, Anna Richards 42:21, Riley Holden 47:14.

CHRISTCHURCHChristchurch Marathon, 12 April: Taishiro Kawano 2:24:19, Fionn Cullinane 2:26:32, Rodwyn Isaacs 2:26:55, Joshua Stewart 2:27:44 PB, Naoto Akiba 2:29:43. Becky Aitkenhead 2:38:14 PB, Natasha Richards 2:40:13, Katherine Camp 2:43:23 PB, Ingrid Cree 2:45:42, Mel Aitken 2:50:15. 10km; Oska Inkster-Baynes 32:37, Chris Lines 35:11, Finn Aldridge 36:00. Bridie Restieaux 37:54, Esther George 38:49, Sascha Mitchell 38:49.

AUCKLAND CLUB WOUND UP

Technical Athletic and Harrier Club : 22 March 1926 – 31 March 2026

New Zealand has lost one of its oldest clubs, the Technical Athletic and Harrier Club closed its doors just after celebrating its 100th anniversary. The current members, with an average age of over 80, voted at their last AGM that it was  time to call it a day. Founded in the basement of the Seddon Memorial Technical College in Wellesley Street, the club moved premises several times over the years, and had been based at the Glendowie Boating Club for the last 30 years. The club’s heyday was prior to World War 2 when they were a very competitive club, and included members who were national champions and international representatives in track and field. The Harriers section was added in 1931, the year the club ran the first ever Onehunga to Auckland road race. This popular race was organised by the club until its demise in 1996, and attracted many top runners over the years, including Bill Baillie, who won it on nine successive occasions 1958 to 1966. The late Jack Foster set the race record of 31:34 for the 11.7km on 4 August 1973, beating Kevin Ryan by nearly a minute.

Article added: Thursday 16 April 2026