- The Perth Track Classic will return in March 2025 at WA Athletics Stadium
- Backed by the WA Government, the event has been reimagined as a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level meet
- Some of Australia and the world's best athletes are expected to compete for prize money and qualification points for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
- The announcement comes after some inspiring 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games performances from local athletes, including Nina Kennedy's gold medal in the pole vault
A red-hot line up of international track and field stars and homegrown talent will arrive in Perth in March next year for the highly anticipated return of the Perth Track Classic.
Backed by the Western Australian Government and reimagined as a World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze level meet, the Perth Track Classic will take place in the midst of the Australian domestic season on Saturday, 1 March 2025, with international stars set to take on the cream of Australia's crop.
Perth locals and athletics fans will have the chance to cheer on their hometown heroes who dazzled on the global stage in Paris.
After a record-breaking 14 medals at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Peru last month, the Perth Track Classic is also a fantastic opportunity to see Australia's stars of tomorrow continue on the runway to the Brisbane 2032 Games.
The World Athletics Continental Tour is one of the world's premier track and field series, with the bronze level meet offering prize money and world ranking points which assist athletes in their quest for qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, taking place in Tokyo in September.
The last Perth Track Classic was held in 2020, and previous events have seen the likes of current Olympic Champion Nina Kennedy break the world junior pole vault record, and Kurtis Marschall hit world championship and Olympic qualifying jumps.
More information, including tickets, will be released soon, with athlete announcements to come in the following months.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman:
"After seeing so many Australian athletes do their country proud in Paris, the WA Government is thrilled to throw their support behind next year's Perth Track Classic, which promises to be bigger and better than ever.
"WA athletes provided some of the absolute highlights of the Olympic and Paralympic games in Paris, highlighted by Nina Kennedy's gold medal as well as outstanding performances from the likes of Rhiannon Clarke, who broke four Australian records among her two top-five finishes, and Kurtis Marschall who placed sixth in the world.
"These three athletes in particular have honed their craft at the WA Athletics Stadium, and we can't wait to see the stars of today and tomorrow push for qualification at the 2025 World Championships at our world class venue."
As stated by 2024 Olympic Gold Medallist Nina Kennedy:
"I have travelled around the world for athletics, but I'm not joking when I say Perth is one of my favourite places to compete and jump!
"I'm pumped for the crowd to experience our top-quality Aussie athletes who have competed at that Olympic and Paralympic level. Athletics is just an amazing sport and events like the Perth Track Classic are a great opportunity to showcase our sport to the country."
As stated by Athletics Australia CEO Simon Hollingsworth:
"We're incredibly excited to travel to Perth again, with athletics growing rapidly in the west thanks to the likes of global medallists Nina Kennedy, Kurtis Marschall and Rhiannon Clarke.
"While the meet is still in its early stages, it will offer a world-class platform for athletes to showcase their talents and for fans to experience top-tier competition in their own backyard."
As stated by Athletics West CEO Vince Del Prete:
"This is more than just a track meet - it's a celebration of Perth's rich sporting culture and just how much the local community is embracing Australian athletics. The energy and excitement this event brings will inspire athletes and fans alike."
