Australia’s best athletes will take centre stage again as the Australian Athletics Championships return to Sydney Olympic Park, from 3.50pm AEST on Friday, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
Across three days of world-class competition, the nation’s top track and field stars will go head-to-head with more than just national titles on the line, with many also aiming to secure selection on the athletics team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in July and August this year.
Seven’s coverage of the Australian Athletics Championships will be led by Seven’s unrivalled athletics team including Bruce McAvaney, Jason Richardson, Sunrise host Matt Shirvington, Tamsyn Lewis-Manou and Mitch Dyer, bringing every moment of the action to audiences around the country.
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To celebrate the golden run of athletics events hitting the screens of Seven, a special edition of Unfiltered will air at 9pm AEST Saturday, April 11, on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
Hosted by Bruce McAvaney, the special episode features global sprint superstars Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, offering a rare look behind the curtain at life at the very top of world athletics.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman will appear on a special edition of Unfiltered on April 11. Credit: Seven
McAvaney said the Australian Athletics Championships remain one of the most compelling events on the sporting calendar.
“This is one of the most comprehensive athletics line-ups we’ve seen in recent times. The breadth of events on show is exceptional, and it gives Australian athletics the kind of exposure it truly deserves – in prime time, live and free,” he said.
“The momentum in the sport right now is extraordinary.
“Off the back of the Maurie Plant Meet and the Stawell Gift, it’s been a memorable few weeks, building on some outstanding years of international competition.
“I can’t remember a deeper or more competitive national championships.
“The big battles in the men’s sprints and the middle-distance events, both men and women, are going to be something special. Not only are athletes chasing the honour of becoming Australian champion, they’re also competing for Commonwealth Games selection, which adds another layer of intensity,” McAvaney said.
“The men’s 200m is a fascinating storyline. Gout gets another crack at Lachie Kennedy – there’s a bit of revenge on the line, and it will be exciting to see how that unfolds.
“And then there’s Jessica Hull. What she’s attempting across the 800, 1500 and 5000 metres in one weekend is virtually unprecedented. If she can pull it off, it will be something we talk about for a very long time,” he said.
Watch the Australian Athletics Championships live and free from 3.50pm AEST Friday, April 10, on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport
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