The 2026 National Masters Athletics Championships in Canberra delivered an outstanding performance from Team NSW, both on and off the track.

Team Highlights

• 242 NSW athletes competed across four days
• 187 Gold, 84 Silver, 48 Bronze medals
• Multiple State and National records achieved
• Strong participation across all disciplines: track, field, relays, cross country, and road walk

Performance Overview

NSW athletes dominated across all events, with particularly strong results in sprints, middle-distance, throws, and relays. Highlights included:

• Exceptional depth in sprint events, with multiple gold medals and high age-grade performances
• Strong middle-distance and distance results across track and cross country
• Consistent success in field events, especially shot put, javelin, and jumps
• Relay teams performed exceptionally, winning 5 of 6 events in the 4x100m

Record Performances

• Several State records were broken across multiple age groups
• National records achieved by Donald Mathewson (M80 5000m) and Gabriele Watts (W60 Throws Pentathlon)
• Margaret Aurisch (W75) set three State records across the championships

Team & Culture

• Strong team spirit and support across all venues
• Effective use of WhatsApp for communication and coordination
• Excellent support from volunteers and committee members

Key Takeaways

• Participation remains at the heart of Masters Athletics
• Athletes should ensure strict adherence to check-in requirements
• Relay engagement continues to be a major strength for NSW

The full Team Manager’s report and complete NSW results have been attached for those who would like a detailed breakdown of performances.

Congratulations to all athletes, officials, and supporters. Whether you won medals, set personal bests, or simply competed, your contribution made this a highly successful championship for NSW.

Thank you to everyone involved.