Championship Events
The full range of Olympic events is not usually conducted at the National Championships. During the 2007/08 season the following championship events were held separately:
- Men's and Women's 10000 metres - Zatopek Classic - 13 December 2007.
- Men's 50 km walk - Melbourne - 16 December 2007.
- Women's 5000 metres - Sydney Grand Prix - 16 February 2008.
- Men's 5000 metres - IAAF World Athletics Tour, Melbourne meet - 21 February 2008.
- Men's and Women's 20 km walk - Melbourne - 23 February 2008.
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