Named in honour of Canterbury athletics stalwart and Toc H Athletic Club coach, Lawrence "Buzz" Jones, the track in Papanui High School grounds has been widened and extended to 130m long. Since the loss of QEII in the earthquakes, athletes needing to run 100m have been travelling to Timaru.

Sep 3, 2024 · Located in the grounds of Papanui High School, we cater for ages from 5 to over 60 in disciplines of track, field, cross-country and road racing. Summer Athletics runs from October through to April. Winter Harriers begins mid April till October.

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Nov 25, 2024 · Keep up to date with New Zealand Track and Field, New Zealand Cross Country, Trail Running, Road Relay, Road Champs and Masters Running Events.

Jul 17, 2024 · The New Zealand Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been finalised, with 195 athletes set to wear the fern and compete for New Zealand at the Games.

4 days ago · He crossed the line at 3:41.25, setting a new New Zealand U18 national record. Ruthe has claimed the top spot in the 1500m world age group rankings for a 15-year-old. Meanwhile, Japan’s Ryoji Tatezawa won the race with a time of 3:40.20. ... Many other athletes also achieved personal and season bests, setting the stage for an exciting summer ...

Luuka Jones (canoe slalom), Ali Riley (football) and Emma Twigg (rowing) are the most capped team members, attending their fifth Olympic Games. New Zealand team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery...

Athletics NZ is paying tribute to Marise Chamberlain, who has passed away, aged 88. Chamberlain is remembered as an athlete ahead of her time. She remains New Zealand’s only female Olympic track medallist. She made incredible strides forward for women's sport and for the sport of track and field both during and post her athletic career.

6 days ago · Sitting in an airport departure lounge, Nick Willis is marvelling - and chuckling - at New Zealand's latest middle-distance running sensation. In the space of seven days, 15-year-old Sam Ruthe clocked 4m 01.72s over a mile, 1m 50.57s for …

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