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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 4, 20223 min read
'I definitely love running the most' - Triathlete Jamie Riddle talks running & Commonwealth Games
Perhaps it was inevitable that Jamie Riddle would end up being a professional sportsman. After-all he does have Alec Riddle as a father,...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 3, 20223 min read
7 marathons in 7 days. Icon's Journey Marathon gets underway in Eastern Cape
It's all system goes as the Icon's Journey Challenge which gets underway in the Eastern Cape today. This year marks the third edition of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20223 min read
'I'll never give up!' - Xaba fails to qualify for World Champs but celebrates new 5 000m
Although she failed in her bid to qualify for the World Championships, Glenrose Xaba remains upbeat about her season. The Boxer Athletics...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20223 min read
Proceeds from 2022 SPAR Thembisa Mile to be used for development
Donald Mathipa struggled to hold back the tears as he recalled with gratitude the instrumental role that the late Action Ramaboea played...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 30, 20223 min read
'Always believe in yourself' - Gerda Steyn to run hard at Absa RYC Durban 10k
For someone who made a name for herself as an ultra marathon star, Gerda Steyn is slowly turning the stereotype of a long, slow runner on...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 27, 20222 min read
'I am in shape to run my PB' - Irvette van Zyl excited about 10k season after Durban SPAR Grand Prix
Dismissed as an ultra marathon runner by some, Irvette van Zyl showed that she remains dangerous over the shorter distances as well when...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 24, 20223 min read
'We've improved so much' - Molotsane expects SA runners to shine against East Africans at DURBAN 10k
Despite the fact that the no South African woman has ever run under 32 minutes for 10km on South African soil, Kesa Molotsane remains...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 21, 20222 min read
"I have unfinished business" - Dibaba returning to run Absa RYC in Durban
After capturing the imagination of the local running public when she graced South African shores for the first time in May, Genzebe...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 21, 20223 min read
Adams dreams of medal at debut World Champs after scorching run in Paris
South African sprint sensation Luxolo Adams is confident that he's training is going well and he is peaking at just the right time in...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 20, 20222 min read
Mpofu's Durban International Marathon time is reinstated as he goes to World Champs
Zimbabwean marathoner Isaac Mpofu has managed to win an appeal to have the time he clocked during Durban International Marathon race in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 17, 20223 min read
'I don't see any problem for us to beat those guys' - Mosiako ready for Absa RYC DURBAN 10k
"I'm looking forward to run the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10k. I'm ready for a PB," those were former SA 5000m champion Thabang Mosiako's...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 13, 20222 min read
'I believe I can run Comrades and win it' - Jonas Makhele after winning Om Die Dam
Jonas Makhele added his name to the Comrades Marathon contender's list after winning this weekend's Om Die Dam 50km marathon. Having...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 13, 20223 min read
After African Champs silver medal Makhethe sets sights on #Paris2024
After delivering their best performance at an African Champs since 1993, South Africa's athletes have underlined their status as some of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 10, 20222 min read
'Add strength training to succeed at Comrades Down Run' - Lindsey Parry
While talking to room packed with runners aiming to complete the 2022 edition of the race, official Comrades Marathon coach Lindsey Parry...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Mathanga aiming for sub 28-minute clocking at CAA Champs tomorrow
KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) Golden boy Mbuleli Mathanga is targeting a new personal best when he competes in the Confederation of...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 7, 20222 min read
Nene targets African crown after setting a new Personal Best in Poland
After years of running consistently running 45 seconds over 400m, Zakithi Nene finally managed to breach the 45 second barrier when he...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 6, 20222 min read
'It was a very well organised race' - World Athletics praises NMB Half Marathon
World Athletics has praised the NMB Half Marathon for staging a world class event. The event which holds the coveted World Athletics...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Mphakathi clinches Prince Mangosuthu Ultra Marathon
Ntsindiso Mphakathi showed that he learned a valuable lesson from last year's run at the Prince Mangosuthu 52k race, when he won the 2022...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 4, 20222 min read
Nkhasi announces return as Frans is crowned SA Champ at NMB Half Marathon
After a difficult time in the athletics wilderness, Namakoe Nkhasi announced his return to the winners circle with a thrilling win at...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 4, 20222 min read
Mphakathi ready to conquer the Mangosuthu Buthelezi 52km race
Ntsindiso Mphakathi is planning to run away with top honours when he steps up to race the Prince Mangosuthu 52km race in Dundee, North of...
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