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Thathe Msimango
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Givemore Mudzinganyama targets Two Oceans after Kazungula Marathon victory
Givemore Mudzinganyana is all set for a dream Two Oceans Marathon debut next month. This comes after the 32-year-old won the Kazungula...
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Thathe Msimango
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon adds 21km and ups total prize money to over R700 000
As the South African road running calendar returns to normal for the first time since 2019, runners are celebrating as more and more...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 1, 20232 min read
'I would be happy with a world lead' - Ebenyo targets fast time at Absa RYC GQEBERHA 10K
You could tell by his animated celebrations that his top ten finish at the World Cross Country Championships pleased him. Daniel Simui...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 28, 20232 min read
'I believe that I can still run until 45' - Evergreen Mokoka shares the 2:06 secret
On Sunday Stephen Mokoka joined a select group of South African marathon athletes. His 2:06:42 for fifth place at the Osaka Marathon in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 27, 20232 min read
'In the last 5km, I thought the record was slipping away' - Dijana breaks 50km World Record
Tete Dijana struggled to hold back the tears when he crossed the finish line in a new world record time of 2:39:04 at the Nedbank...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Mosiako to unveil new club colours at Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
Because they are aiming to produce a fourth world record in just the third edition of the race, organisers of the Nedbank Runified...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Khonkhobe aims to 'enjoy himself' as he takes on Nedbank Runified 50km
For the third year running the Nedbank Runfied Breaking Barriers 50km race is expected to provide some entertainment for the athletics...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 23, 20232 min read
SPAR Women's Challenge back with a bang as Grace de Oliviera targets 100 races
When the SPAR Women's Challenge returns in April 2023, Grace de Oliviera will be aiming to achieve a memorable milestone. At the second...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 22, 20232 min read
'I'm grateful for the opportunity' - Khumalo appointed new coach of Hollywood Athletic Club
After commendable career as an ultra distance runner, Prodigal Khumalo is changing lanes. That's because while is still capable of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 21, 20232 min read
'I wanted to win the whole thing' - Mphahlele reflects on storming World Cross Country relay run
Despite having to endure the heartache of just missing out on what would have been a first ever medal for South Africa at the World Cross...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Belachew ready to take on Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km
After announcing himself to the South African athletics-loving public with a memorable win at the 2022 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Big night for Athletics as van Vuuren, Reyneke and SPAR win at Gauteng Sports Awards
When Jovan van Vuuren's was named as the 2022 Gauteng Sports Awards Sportsman of the Year, the long jumper looked the picture of calm...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Good run but he wanted more - Mashele reflects on World Cross Country performance
Precious Mashele underlined his status as South Africa's best cross country athlete of the current generation when he once again secured...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 17, 20232 min read
'I'm looking forward to 2023' - Prudence Sekgodišo ready for World Cross Country Champs
After a breakthrough 2022. Prudence Sekgodišo is excited about what lies in store for the season ahead. The 21-year-old captured the...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Walking sensation Wandile Ndawo makes history as he pens contract with Maxed Elite Running Club
South African 20km Walking Champion Wandisile Ndawo continues to enjoy a stellar year. Ndawo who made history when he became the first...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Olympian Tanith Maxwell returns to running and is planning to run Comrades this year
After a persistent Achilles injury which has forced her out of action for years, Tanith Maxwell is breathing a sigh of relief that she is...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 14, 20232 min read
'This contract is a result of the performances I produced last year' - Leeto joins Hollywoodbets AC
In a bid to dominate South African road running this year, Hollywoodbets Athletics Club has added Mathews Leeto to a growing list of...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Tshepo Tshite joins Xcel as they target more track athletes
Xcel Running Club have been busy in the 2023 transfer market. The club which was founded in KwaZulu-Natal is marching ever closer towards...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Fikile Mbuthuma sets sights on Comrades Gold after 3rd place at Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala Marathon
Comrades Marathon gold medalist Fikile Mbuthuma seems to regaining her old form. In 2023 Mbuthuma has managed to win last month's PDAC...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 10, 20232 min read
SA 10km Champ Andries Sesedi joins Nedbank
After bursting onto the scene last year with his thrilling victory at the SA 10km Championships, Andries Sesedi became a much sought...
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