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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 5, 20232 min read
'Its an opportunity for people to showcase their talent' - Fortress Running Series Sterkspruit
"As my father used to say 'Run until you catch the wind,'" those are some of Tshepiso Khati's most treasured memories of growing up in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 4, 20232 min read
'We must start dreaming big' - Maxime Chaumeton on World Road Running Champs 5km performance
Having lead the race for the first mile, Maxime Chaumeton showed during the inaugural World Road Running Championships in Latvia on...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 2, 20233 min read
'I respect the race' - Mosiako leads SA Men to bronze medal at World Road Running Champs
Not since 1999 when Hendrick Ramaala, Abner Chipu and Mluleki Nobanda won gold, has a South African senior men's team finished on the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 29, 20232 min read
'My speed comes from track' - Mothibi looks ahead to Cape Town Marathon after PB at Absa JOBURG 10K
One of the most eye-catching performances at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on Sunday was Edward Mothibi's top five finish. The 2019...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 27, 20233 min read
'We have a strong team' - Mokoka spearheads confident SA Team to World Road Running Champs
When it comes to road running, South Africa has a proud history. For instance, many people still don't know that Josiah Thugwane held his...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 26, 20233 min read
'Its never been done before' - Comrades Legend Barry Holland on new Balwin Sport Marathon Series
With 49 Comrades Marathon finishes under his belt, Barry Holland is a legend in ultra marathon running circles. The septuagenarian has...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 26, 20232 min read
CAA Southern Region 5 to introduce Relay Meetings says president Zakhele Dlamini
Despite a wealth of talent, South Africa's men's 4 x 100m relay team has for the last two World Championship events, failed to take the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 24, 20233 min read
'Running is a process, you must be patient' - Namakoe Nkhasi back to winning ways at Absa JOBURG 10K
A day after running a 1:06:20 half marathon, Namakoe Nkhasi did the unthinkable. Not only did the man from Lesotho win the Absa RUN YOUR...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 23, 20232 min read
'If they make a mistake I'll win' - Mulaudzi aims for 5 out of 5 as Dijana & Mothibi race for top 10
All eyes will be on Kabelo Mulaudzi during tomorrow's Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. The question on everyone's lips is whether or not...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 22, 20233 min read
'I missed all the familiar faces' - Carmie Prinsloo back in SA and ready for Absa JOBURG 10K
With some of the big names like Glenrose Xaba, Cacisile Sosibo and Cian Oldknow missing the race because of international duty at the...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 21, 20233 min read
'I need to be consistent' - Bongelani Mkhwanazi looks to Absa JOBURG 10K after joining new club PEAK
One of South Africa's long distance running prospects Bongelani Mkhwanazi is ready to begin a new chapter after joining a new club. After...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Big money and new CAA Championship status announced for 2024 Durban International Marathon
In effort to become the fastest marathon in South Africa, organisers of the Durban International Marathon have announced a number of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 19, 20232 min read
'I want to run a lot of 10km PB's to improve my marathon' - Jobo Khatoane ready for Absa JOBURG 10K
Known more for his accomplishments as a marathoner, Jobo Khatoane has spent 2023 improving over 10km and the half marathon. After taking...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 19, 20233 min read
Sibiya's SA 4km Cross Country title highlights gains made by KZNA Newcastle Academy
When KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) returned with just one medal from the 2011 South African Track & Field Championship, it was a wake up...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 18, 20232 min read
'It gives me confidence that I can go to the Olympics again' - Nzima wins Outsurance Gun Run
After finishing just one second off his lifetime best when he took seventh place at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10k a fortnight ago,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 17, 20232 min read
'Glenrose helped me' - Karabo Mailula pays tribute to Xaba after winning first senior national title
In the absence of South Africa's more established distance running stars, yesterday's Athletics South Africa Cross Country Championships...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 14, 20233 min read
'Cross Country is fundamental' - 50 Nkangala AA athletes to represent AMPU at National Champs
When Emmanuel Mabaso ascended to the stage to accept the Team of The Year Award at the Mpumalanga Sports Awards on the 9th of September,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 13, 20232 min read
'It's part of growth' - Track star Nkosinathi Sibiya on his decision to start racing 10km
Known more for his performances on the track, Nkosinathi Sibiya is beginning to make strides as a road runner. That is because the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 11, 20233 min read
'He was the elder statesman of SA endurance running' - Tributes pour in for the late Ian Harries
One of the country's most decorated coaches, Ian Harries has taken his last breath. Following a lengthy illness which saw him spend the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 10, 20234 min read
Lala ngoxolo Sgwinyakonke
On a hot windswept day in KwaZulu-Natal, the province’s running community descended on the village of Ntambanana 30km outside Empangeni...
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