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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 7, 20233 min read
'Its part of our vision to make this one of the best 10km races' - Xaba returns to Thembisa Mile
Donald Mathipa believes that bringing South Africa's best middle and long distance athletes to race in the township is an essential part...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 6, 20232 min read
R20k for 5km! Big prize money at inaugural Boxer Super Run as Gelant prepares to take on young guns
Not many 37-year-old elite athletes are running new 10km lifetime bests, especially when they have been running at the highest level for...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 5, 20232 min read
'I'm excited about the new journey' - Kyla Jacobs on joining Boxer and World Athletics 5km Champs
Following Murray & Roberts' decision to withdraw their sponsorship, many of the running club's top runners went in search of new homes....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 4, 20232 min read
First big win for Oldknow as Mulaudzi makes it three out of three at Hollywoodbets Durban 10k
When Hollywood Athletic Club top runner Collen Mulaudzi boldly announced during Friday's pre-race press conference that the title would...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Top Runners to do it for Mathanga at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10k
When the elite athletes lineup at the start of the Hollywoodbets Durban 10k on Sunday, they will be wearing black armbands. These...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 1, 20233 min read
'Qualifying times are there for a reason' - KZNA sends warning as Comrades qualifying season open
As a we enter a new month with warmer days ahead, many runners who have been dormant throughout winter will start dusting off those...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Mathanga is back and aiming to end his 10km season with a bang at Hollywoodbets Durban 10k
In what is likely to be his last major 10km race of the year, Mbuleli Mathanga is determined to leave a mark on the much anticipated...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 27, 20233 min read
'It comes down to desire' - Mayer praises his athlete Kabelo Mulaudzi for Absa RYC TSHWANE 10K win
By winning his second consecutive Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series race of 2023, Kabelo Mulaudzi reaffirmed his status as one of the most...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 25, 20233 min read
'He inspires me' - Motlagale dedicates World Champs Marathon performance to his father
As the Athletics World Championships draw to a close and the search for South Africa's first medal continues, all eyes will be on the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 24, 20233 min read
'It's about learning' - 18 Comrades silvers in 2023 for SkhindiGang thanks to Bilankulu & Co's work
When Bongani Bilankulu drives the sub 40 minute bus at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K on Sunday 27 August it will reflect just how...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 24, 20232 min read
'I believe in myself' - Prudence Sekgodišo looks ahead after securing World Champs semi-final spot
Prudence Sekgodišo's eye sparkled with delight as she announced her intentions for the Athletics World Championships. "I'm ready for the...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 22, 20232 min read
'Nothing comes easy in life' - Jenet Mbhele celebrates selection to SA 50km World Champs squad
South African long distance runner Jenet Mbhele is delighted to wear national colours once again. Mbhele is one of twelve ultra marathon...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 22, 20232 min read
Mapaseka Makhanya praises Fortress Running Series for taking races to the township
Mapaseka Makhanya has praised organisers of the Fortress Running Series for taking races to the people. After kicking off in Venda last...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Kabelo Mulaudzi confident ahead of Absa TSHWANE 10K after dominating CGA Cross Country Champs
Kabelo Mulaudzi announced his readiness to become the first South African winner of back-to-back Absa RUN YOUR CITY races when he...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 18, 20232 min read
'It shows that we can take athletes from the dust to the World Champs' - Elvis Khoza
Regardless of what happens when he opens his World Championships account tomorrow, Ryan Mphahlele can look back on 2023 as a season to...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 18, 20232 min read
'We are going to surprise a lot of people' - Last World Champs dance for race walking great Snyman
South African walking great Wayne Snyman is aiming to close the final chapter of his decorated career in spectacular fashion. Snyman is...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 17, 20232 min read
'I want to run fast for 10km again' - Cornelia Joubert to tackle Fortress Running Series Evaton Mall
After making a name for herself as South Africa's youngest ever female marathon champion, Cornelia Joubert has stepped away from the long...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 16, 20232 min read
'I told myself that nothing is gonna stop me from doing what I love' -More medals for Tumi Ramokgopa
At just 15 years old, Tumi Ramokgopa has achieved what would take many athletes an entire career to get right. This year alone the...
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Thathe Msimango
Aug 16, 20232 min read
'I'm quite positive that I'm going to do well' - Mulaudzi looks forward to richest 10km race in SA
South African long distance top runner Colleen Mulaudzi says he is in great shape and is confident of recording a new 10km lifetime best...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 15, 20232 min read
'The route will be tough and that suits me' - Gerda Steyn to race Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
After a record-breaking performance at the Comrades Marathon in June, Gerda Steyn is back in training and sharpening up her speed. The...
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