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Thathe Msimango
Jun 19, 20232 min read
'I planned for top two' - Seoposengwe celebrates first senior national title after winning SA 5km
Rising South African middle distance star Nicholas Seopesengwe showed put in a dominant performance to clinch the inaugural ASA 5km...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 15, 20232 min read
'I wanted to run well so that I can find a new club' - Photo celebrates fourth gold & Comrades PB
After Murray & Roberts that they would not be continuing their sponsorship of the running club beyond the 2023 Comrades Marathon, top...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Yehualaw to challenge Women's only WR at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Yalemzerf Yehualaw says she will go after the women's only World Record at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on the 9th of July. The...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Kayla Jacobs looks to World 5 km Champs ahead of National 5km Champs in Nasrec
After setting new personal bests over One Mile, 3000m, 5000m and 5km this year, Kyla Jacobs is in the form of her life. The 28-year-old...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 13, 20232 min read
ASA seek SASCOC & govt endorsement to host World Half Marathon Championships in Nelson Mandela Bay
Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi is confident that they will get the necessary support from the South African Sports...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Gerda Steyn to donate record-breaking Comrades winnings to Phantane AC development initiatives
South African running star Gerda Steyn proved too many why she is the country's leading female long-distance athlete when she set a new...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 10, 20232 min read
'If my body is strong, then I'm going for the record' - Gerda Steyn thanks nation for their support
South African road running queen Gerda Steyn says she doesn't feel any pressure ahead of tomorrow's Comrades Marathon. Starting the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 9, 20232 min read
'I'm feeling good. I'm feeling great' - Mhlakwana ready for Comrades
After earning his first Comrades Marathon gold medal last year, Nkosikhona Mhlakwana is ready for the 96th edition of the race which...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 7, 20232 min read
2023 Comrades winner likely to be a millionaire as yet another sponsor signs on
After surviving two tough years when the Covid-19 pandemic prevented them from staging the race, organisers of the Comrades Marathon are...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 6, 20232 min read
'I'm still shocked about my performance' - Glenrose Xaba moves into top 3 on SA All-Time 21km list
Glenrose Xaba made history when she finished in second place behind Kenya's Betty Chepkemoi (1:08:33) at the Nelson Mandela Bay Half...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 5, 20232 min read
'It's just an awesome feeling' - Taylon Bieldt sets new SA 100mH record
Taylon Bieldt underlined her status as one of the most talented and versatile sprinters of her generation when she set a new SA 100m...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 5, 20232 min read
'The most important thing is to finish' - Jenet Mbhele to make Comrades debut
South African marathoner Jenet Mbhele has thrown a surprise move by announcing that she will be lining up for this year's Comrades...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 3, 20233 min read
'There is a new Thabang' - SA Champ Mosiako reigns supreme at NMB Half Marathon
Thabang Mosiako made history today when he ran the fastest 21km by a South African on home soil on his way to winning the Nelson Mandela...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 1, 20232 min read
'I have dreamt of this opportunity' - Mjoli to represent SA at World Mountain & Trail Running Champs
South African middle distance runner Nwabisa Mjoli is excited to finally represent the country on the world stage. Mjoli is part of the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 31, 20233 min read
SA Athletes to cash in for fast times at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
When Maxime Chaumeton finished fourth (27:58) at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K he not only earned the plaudits of the local and...
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Thathe Msimango
May 31, 20232 min read
'I'm not feeling the pressure' - Tete Dijana
With less than two weeks to go before the 2023 Comrades Marathon, the reigning champion Tete Dijana says he is not feeling pressure to...
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Thathe Msimango
May 29, 20232 min read
'Comrades will be difficult this year' - Bongumusa Mthembu
Three-time Comrades Marathon winner Bongumusa Mthembu believes that whoever is going to reign supreme in this year's Ultimate Human race...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 29, 20232 min read
'I told myself that this year I want to work hard' - Breakthrough run for Makatisi at SPAR Gqeberha
While the race was dominated by the return of defending Grand Prix champion Tadu Nare who missed the first race in Cape Town, Saturday's...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 26, 20232 min read
Walaza wins big at Vorentoe Awards as school athletics programme searches for new sponsor
Having produced national athletes such as Lebogang Phalula and Mapaseka Makhanya and even an Olympian in Lebo Phalula, Vorentoe High...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 25, 20233 min read
'I'm not overtrained' - Broodryk ready for Comrades as SuperSport get more coverage for women's race
After taking third place and finishing as the first South African at the 2022 Comrades Marathon Adele Broodryk, who had been relatively...
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