The Australian Athletics Championships have been conducted since 1890.^[1] The most successful athlete at the Championships has been thrower Warwick Selvey who won 19 championships events.^[2] Below is a list of Australian champions in athletics by event.^[1][3] Through 1965, the distances run were in Imperial units (yards). 1966 saw a wholesale conversion to metric units.

Note: 100 yards until 1966

Note: 220 yards until 1966

Note: 440 yards until 1966

Note: 880 yards until 1966

Note: The mile run was held from 1930 until 1965, then was replaced by 1500. An additional mile championship returned between 1987 and 1993 (except 1990).

Mile run

1500 metres

Note: 3 miles until 1966

Note: 6 miles until 1966

Note: 120 yard hurdles until 1966

Note: 440 yard hurdles until 1966

• Athletics Australia
• List of Australian athletics champions (women)
• Australian Championships in Athletics