Australian Athletics Championships for women have been conducted since 1930.[1]
At the first national championships, only 3 events (100 yards, 80 metres hurdles, and High Jump) were contested, but the programme has since expanded to include the full track and field programme. Until 1963, championships were only held once every two years.[1]
The most successful athlete at the Championships has been thrower Gael Martin who won 20 events in the 1970s and 1980s.[2]
Australia's national champions in athletics are listed below, by event.[1][3]
Note: 100 yards until 1967
Note: 220 yards until 1967
Note: 440 yards until 1967
Note: 880 yards until 1967
Note: One mile until 1967
Note: 90 yards or 80 metres hurdles until 1967
Events: 80 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 200 m until 1970
Events: 100 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 200 m until 1977
Events: 100 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 800 m until discontinuation
Events: 100 metres hurdles, shot put, high jump, 200 m, long jump, javelin, 800 m