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Mosibodi Whitehead
14 hours ago2 min read
'We've got talent in South Africa' - Youngsters to shine ASA Awards
In celebration of the work done by athletes, their coaches and technical officials last season, Athletics South Africa will host their...
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Lebohang Pita
2 days ago2 min read
'We help each other improve' - Bredenkamp brothers upbeat about 2025
Wian and Hanru Bredenkamp are brothers whose talent for discus, shot put and javelin has taken them beyond throwing things around on the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
3 days ago3 min read
Andries Sesedi and Karabo Motsoeneng join Boxer AC while Xaba, Gelant, Mashele and Mulaudzi resign
With national champions such as Glenrose Xaba, Elroy Gelant, Kabelo Mulaudzi and Precious Mashele having recommitted to the club for...
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Thathe Msimango
4 days ago2 min read
Ramakongoana and Mbhele win big with R100 000 earmarked for athlete development at Xcel Club Awards
In rewarding excellence, Xcel Running Club hosted their annual awards ceremony in Umhlanga on Saturday night (18 January) to honour top...
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Thathe Msimango
6 days ago3 min read
'I need a new start' - Motlagale joins Phantane
Former SA Marathon Champion Tumelo Motlagale has become a latest athlete to change allegiance at the start of the 2025 season. Motlagale...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
7 days ago2 min read
'I know what I'm capable of' - Jeppe sprint sensation Manavhela joins Curro Hazeldean
As they continue on their quest to give opportunity to the next generation of Olympians, while positioning Curro Hazeldean as one of the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 152 min read
'We want that podium to be painted purple' - Steyn becomes a purple star
In their quest to dominate 2025 road running season, the Hollywood Athletics Club landed a big fish by recruiting Olympian and multiple...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 142 min read
'The whole season was a blessing' - Top Race Walker Marissa Swanepoel reflects on 2024 and shares ambitions for 2025
After an injury cost her the entire 2023 season, national women's 20km race walking champion Marissa Swanepoel bounced back last year...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 133 min read
'My life changed completely' - Mncedisi Mkhize reflects on 2007 Comrades podium and backs drive to unearth rural talent
This year will mark two decades since Mncedisi Mkhize made his Comrades Marathon debut. Since then, Mkhize has gone on to finish 11...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 102 min read
'He is a good addition to the club' - Comrades star Joseph Manyedi signs for Maxed Elite
In their ambition to dominate the 2025 Comrades Marathon, the Maxed Elite Running Club has made a huge signing by roping in four-time...
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Lebohang Pita
Jan 92 min read
'We are excited to bring a Comrades qualifier to our doorstep' - Mamepe Striders gear up to host inaugural MNS Attorneys Carnival City Marathon
After successfully hosting the annual Duduza Community Race over the last two years, Mamepe Striders will host the inaugural MNS...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 83 min read
'I'm really excited to see what's gonna happen' - Rogail Joseph upbeat about 2025 after amazing 2024
After a fantastic 2024 season which included an Olympic debut and gold medals at the African Championships and All-Africa Games, Rogail...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 63 min read
'I'm going to give it my all this year' - Melikhaya Frans opens season with victory at First Choice 15km
Marathon man Melikhaya Frans opened his 2025 account with a 47:07 victory at the First Choice 15km race held at the Victory Christian...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 33 min read
'I wanna step up in distance' - Junior track star George Kusche to race 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans 56km
As one of the emerging road running stars of 2024, George Kusche is ready to take it to up a notch this season. After taking some time...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Katlehong AC youngsters snapped up by Curro Hazeldean as club's development arm celebrates successful 2024
If Hloni Motloung could have been present at the DH Williams Hall in Katlehong on Saturday 14 December he would have worn the broadest of...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Ulundi Training Run Christmas Day Run and December camp helps athletes prepare for 2025 season
Since its inception in 2022, the Ulundi Training run has aimed to help athletes that have registered to run the world's most prominent...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 24, 20242 min read
'It's been a great year!' - Boxer AC boss Swanepoel unpacks 10km dominance in 2024
As the most dominant 10km club in South Africa, the Boxer Athletic Club enjoyed another successful season. The club took eight of the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 23, 20243 min read
'Running can change your life' - Tshuma and Mudziganyama testify on 2024 season
It was former Athletics South Africa President Aleck Skhosana who set tongues wagging when he declared during a press conference that...
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Thathe Msimango
Dec 20, 20243 min read
'I plan to use the money well' - Photo to complete house with Black Diamond AC Award Winnings
Multiple Comrades Marathon gold medalist Rufus Photo says he will use the money he won at his club's award ceremony held on the weekend...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 19, 20243 min read
'We remain hopeful' - Bruwer confident about 2025 after TymeBank Langa AC's strong 2024
It is a well established fact that when it comes to distance running, training at altitude has a significant advantage. This scientific...
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