Athletics

Track Events: 50m Run, 100m Run, 200m Run, 400m Run, 800m Run, 1500m Run, 3000m Run, 5000m Run, 10,000m Run, 400m Walk, 800m Walk, 4 x 50m Relay, 4 x 100m Relay, 4 x 400m Relay. 

Field Events: Mini Javelin, Softball Throw, Shot Put, Standing Long Jump, Running Long Jump. 

56

Athletes

14

Track Events

5

Field Events

Technical Delgate

Patsy McKenzie
Contact: athletics@specialolympics.com.au

Representing

Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern Territory.

Medals

Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division. Ribbons will be awarded for 4th–8th place. 

Competition Format

All events are timed/measured finals. Athletes may enter a maximum of 3 events plus a relay. Athletes may compete in a maximum of 1 Field event. 

Where will Athletics be held?

All athletics events will be held at Lakeside Stadium. 

Schedule of Events

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