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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 14, 20233 min read
'I want to inspire the youth' - Tete Dijana to take on Fortress Running Series Venda race on Sunday
After winning the race when it took place in Rustenburg last year, Tete Dijana has confirmed that he will once again be taking part in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 13, 20232 min read
'I'm so happy' - Sosibo on cloud nine after top performances ahead of World Half Marathon Champs
On a windy day when all eyes were on World Record holder Yalemzerf Yehualaw as she delivered a distance running masterclass to win the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 12, 20232 min read
'I'm happy with the progress' - Nene continues to build good form ahead of Silesia Diamond League
Despite starting his European summer track and field season with unfavourable results, South African sprint sensation Zakithi Nene has...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 11, 20233 min read
'Manage your low moments' - Advice from Ryan Sandes about how to survive tough conditions
During a week when many South Africans are simply trying to stay warm amidst a cold snap that saw snowfall in Johannesburg for the first...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 9, 20232 min read
'Injuries frustrated me but I never gave up' - Seboko wins Absa DUBRAN 10K to join 27 minute club
While his talent was never in question, Kabelo Seboko underlined his status as a world class athlete when he dispatched a quality field...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 8, 20232 min read
'When I come to SA it is special for me' - Stella Chesang targets another record at Absa DURBAN 10K
Whenever Stella Chesang sets foot in South Africa, she delivers world class performances. The Commonwealth Games 10 000m gold medalist...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 7, 20233 min read
Scott targets Mo Farah's national record as Mashele aims for victory at Absa RYC DURBAN 10K
Better known for exploits on the track, Marc Scott is hoping to use the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K to make a name for himself as a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 6, 20233 min read
'I'm looking forward to explore' - Dijana and Mothibi to take on Fortress Running Series in Venda
With the ultra marathon season behind us many of South Africa's elite athletes are taking a break from high mileage to focus on speed....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 5, 20232 min read
'I'm still strong' - Mosehla says 5000m track background is key to his Comrades success at 80yrs old
By completing in the 2023 Comrades Marathon in 9:26:10, Johannes Mosehla made history. Not only did the 81-year old from Limpopo become...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 4, 20232 min read
'Our focus for this year is reaching the final' - Fourie & coach celebrate new record ahead of WC
Almost five years to the day after Rikenette Steenkamp set a new 100m hurdles SA record, Marione Fourie followed suit at precisely the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 3, 20233 min read
'I would be happy to run 31 again' - Glenrose Xaba excited to line up against World Record holder
Glenrose Xaba says lining up against a World Record holder at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in Durban is all the encouragement she...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 30, 20233 min read
'I train with lions' - Thembisa Mile 10km Champ Chris Mhlanga off to World Student Games
When University Sports South Africa (USSA) named the team that will represent the country at the World Student Games in August, it came...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 28, 20232 min read
'Before I thought talent alone can take you places' - Much improved Mkhwanazi eyes Absa DURBAN 10K
Rising star Bongelani Mkhwanazi believes his decision to start working with coach Xolani Mabhida is what has taken his career in a new...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 27, 20232 min read
'It’s good that we're both doing well' - SA record under threat as Mphahlele & Tshite race Ostrava
After winning the national 1500m title in 2019, Ryan Mphahlele was hailed as the coming man in South African middle distance running. But...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 26, 20232 min read
'I'm in a new season' - Wayne Spies goes from 10:54 to 5:42 at 50 years old
At 50 years old most Comrades runners are getting slower. Not Wayne Spies. The man who was born in September 1972, ran his fastest ever...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Xaba dreams of national record after going sub 32 to move up to third on SA All-Time 10km list
Despite the dominance of Ethiopians Tadu Nare (31:26) and Selam Gebre (31:37) who claimed first and second spot respectively during...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 23, 20232 min read
'I've been really patient' - Comeback queen Kavanagh flying again after long injury layoff
When Tayla Kavanagh won the inaugural Athletics South Africa 5km Championships in Nasrec on Saturday, she announced her return to the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 22, 20233 min read
'Its great for young athletes' - Mokoka welcomes Absa RYC TSHWANE 10K
As a vehement supporter of the need to provide quality racing opportunities to up and coming elite athletes, Stephen Mokoka has welcomed...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Tshite still hungry for more after running 3:32 to move up to second on SA All-Time 1500m list
South African middle distance sensation Tshepo Tshite says consistency is the key behind his excellent performances on track this season....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 20, 20232 min read
'I'm a family man. It's athletics and nothing else' - Mbambani named as World Champs Marathon coach
After guiding Melikhaya Frans to the best 42,2km performance in the country last year, it comes as little surprise that Michael Mbambani...
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