2012 Oceania Athletics Championships
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Cairns, Australia 
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| Date(s) | June 27–29 |
| Main stadium | Barlow Park |
| Level | Senior |
| Participation | 20/21 nations |
| Events | 40 (20 men, 20 women) |
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The 2012 Oceania Athletics Championships were held at the Barlow Park in Cairns, Australia, between June 27–29, 2012.
Medals are awarded in the two regional divisions "East" and "West".
A total of 40 events were contested, 20 by men and 20 by women. Moreover, a mixed 8x100 metres relay, as well as exhibition events for local athletes with disabilities, masters athletes and school age athletes were included.
Athletics Northern Territory and Athletics North Queensland sent a Combined "North Australia" Team including athletes who have not been chosen in the official Australian Team. The status of these athletes (e.g., eligibility for winning medals or guest status) could not be determined. However, one source verifies the win of a medal for an athlete representing Northern Australia.
Complete results can be found on the webpages of Oceania Athletics Association and of Queensland Athletics.
The participation of athletes from 10 countries could be determined.Tuvalu sent only athletes for the U-20 championships. East regional division:
1.): The high jump event was won by Jason Strano from Australia in 2.00m competing as a guest.
2.): The 4 x 100 metres relay event was won by Australia "B" (Anthony Alozie, Isaac Ntiamoah, Andrew McCabe, Josh Ross) in 39.45 running as guests.
3.): The 4 x 400 metres relay event was won by 
Japan (Kei Takase, Yuzo Kanemaru, Yoshihiro Azuma, Hiroyuki Nakano) in 3:06.90 running as guests. Australia "B" (Jordan Gusman, Harris Scouller, Nathan McConchie, Vaughn Harber) came in 4th in 3:24.69 also running a guests.
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