The specifications for some events and various implements change with the age of the competitor. This allows for the changes in ability as we progress through the age groups. Included in the technical specifications is the order in which events are contested in the multi-event competitions.
Hurdles Specifications
| Age Group | Distance (m) | Hurdle Height (m) | No of Hurdles | To First Hurdle (m) | Between Hurdles (m) | To Finish (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women: Short | ||||||
| 30-39 | 100 | .840 | 10 | 13 | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| 40-49 | 80 | .762 | 8 | 12 | 8.0 | 12 |
| 50-59 | 80 | .762 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| 60+ | 80 | .686 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| Women: Long | ||||||
| 30-49 | 400 | .762 | 10 | 45 | 35 | 40 |
| 50-59 | 300 | .762 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 60-69 | 300 | .686 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 70+ | 200 | .686 | 5 | 20 | 35 | 40 |
| Men: Short | ||||||
| 30-49 | 110 | .991 | 10 | 13.72 | 9.14 | 14.02 |
| 50-59 | 100 | .914 | 10 | 13 | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| 60-69 | 100 | .840 | 10 | 12 | 8.0 | 16 |
| 70-79 | 80 | .762 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| 80+ | 80 | .686 | 8 | 12 | 7.0 | 19 |
| Men: Long | ||||||
| 30-49 | 400 | .914 | 10 | 45 | 35 | 40 |
| 50-59 | 400 | .840 | 10 | 45 | 35 | 40 |
| 60-69 | 300 | .762 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 70-79 | 300 | .686 | 7 | 50 | 35 | 40 |
| 80+ | 200 | .686 | 5 | 20 | 35 | 40 |
Steeplechase Specifications
| Women | Men | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Distance | Height | Age | Distance | Height |
| 30+ | 2,000m | 0.762m | 30-59 | 3,000m | 0.914m |
| 60+ | 2,000m | 0.762m | |||
Multi Events Specifications
| Pentathlon | Decathlon | Heptathlon | Throws Pentathlon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women: 100m, Shot Put, Long Jump, Javelin, 800m Men: Long Jump, Javelin, 200m, Discus, 1500m |
Day 1: 100m, Long Jump, Shot, High Jump, 400m Day 2: Hurdles, Discus, Pole Vault, Javelin, 1500m |
Day 1: Hurdles, High Jump, Shot Put, 200m Day 2: Long Jump, Javelin, 800m |
All Women & Men Hammer, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Weight |
Throwing Implements Specifications
Please see also the detailed specifications for throwing implements.
| Hammer (kg) | Shot (kg) | Discus (kg) | Javelin (gm) | Weight (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women | |||||
| 30-49 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 600 | 9.080 (20lb) |
| 50-59 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 500 | 7.260 (16lb) |
| 60-74 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 400 | 5.450 (12lb) |
| 75+ | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.75 | 400 | 4.000 (8.8lb) |
| Men | |||||
| 30-49 | 7.26 | 7.26 | 2.00 | 800 | 15.880 (35lb) |
| 50-59 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 1.50 | 700 | 11.340 (25lb) |
| 60-69 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 600 | 9.080 (20lb) |
| 70-79 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 500 | 7.260 (16lb) |
| 80+ | 3.00 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 400 | 5.450 (12lb) |
Note: Australian Throwing Specifications for W75 +
Shot 2 kg, Hammer 2kg, Weight 4kg. The discus at 0.75kg and the javelin at 400gm remain the same as the WMA specifications.