Athletics Essendon’s fantastic representation at the World Masters Athletics Championships – Malaga, Spain. – September 5-16 2018.
Athetics Essendon was represented at the World Masters Athletics Championships – Malaga, Spain by 5 of their best masters athletes, John Cooper, Mark Giglio, Mark Harper, Domonic Costello and Anna Kasapis. Our athletes represented themselves, their club, and their country with the highest of effort and performance. Stand out athlete was Mark Giglio, who competed […]
16th of October – 50th Anniversary of the “Salute” for Human Rights – 1968 Olympics – Mexico City.
The 16th October will mark the 50th Anniversary of our Essendon EMH, Victorian, and Australian Olympic Silver medallist, and Athletics Essendon, Victorian, Australian & Oceania 200m record holder, the late Peter Norman. The story of Peter, and his silent fight for Human Right’s on the 16th of October, 1968 is documented in the Movie “Salute”, […]
Peter Norman Day – 9th of October. #iwillstandwithyou
The Victorian Government has declared the 9th of October “Peter Norman Day”, in memory and support of Peter’s silent salute for human rights, in Mexico City, along side Tommy Smith and John Carlos. The USATF declared the 9th of October as Peter Norman Day 12 years ago. Peter was a long time member of Essendon […]
Rick Mitchell to speak at Athletics Essendon – 6:30pm Monday the 22nd of October.
Athletics Essendon will have the privilege to host 400 metre Olympic Silver medallist Rick Mitchell on Monday evening the 22nd of October, for a talk and a Q and A session. Rick’s athletic career spanned 3 Olympics and 2 Commonwealth Games. Rick won gold in the 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games 400 metres, silver in […]
Helpers required for AV round 1 – October 6th – Aberfeldie.
Athletics Essendon has been asked to provide 5 club helpers to assist officiating Long Jump at Aberfeldie for AV round 1, Saturday October 6th, between 1-6pm. 1-2pm: 4 more people needed 2-3pm: 2 more people needed 3-4pm: 4 more people needed 4-5pm: 4 more people needed 5-6pm: 4 more people needed If you are able […]
Race Report – XCR’18 round 10 – Tan Relays – 15th of September 2018.
Athletics Essendon Race Report, Results and Photos. Athletics Victoria XCR’18 Round 10 of 10. The Tan Track Team Relay Championships. Saturday 15 September 2018. by Stephen Murphy. After a long winter season of nine races from April through to September, all across greater Melbourne and beyond, the final XCR’18 race culminated with the Tan Relays, […]
XCR’18 Round 10 – Tan Relays – this Saturday.
It’s Wednesday. Hump Day. What does hump day remind you of? That’s right, it reminds you of getting over the Anderson Street hill this Saturday morning at XCR’18, during round 10 at the Tan Relays! See https://athleticsessendon.org.au/event/xcr18-round-10-tan-relays-saturday-15-sep-2018/ for all the details.
The Burke 2018 Stobaus Challenge – Saturday 8th of September.
The Burke Stobaus Challenge is our annual relay against Keilor St. Bernard’s Athletic Club. There has always been a friendly and healthy rivalry between the two clubs however we all agree that event always offers a great day and lots of fun! See up coming events for all the details.
Race Report – XCR’18 round 9 – Burnley 21km & 5km Road Race Championships. Sunday 2nd of September 2018.
Athletics Essendon Race Report, Results and Photos. Athletics Victoria XCR’18 Round 9 of 10. Burnley 21km & 5km Road Race Championships. Sunday 2 September 2018. Race Report by Stephen Murphy. As has been the tradition for some years on Father’s Day, our distance runners have headed to Yarra Boulevard in Burnley for the Half Marathon […]
Athletics Essendon Youth committee opportunity.
We are looking for enthusiastic youth athletes from our club, who are interested and keen to be an active part of social and fund raising activities, as well as having the opportunity to have your say and be an important part of our great club moving forward! Check out the flyer, and contact Lisa, […]
