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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 22, 20212 min read
'I don't believe in luck, I believe in hard work' - Ebenyo after winning a windy Absa CAPE TOWN 12k
When asked for a word of advice about how a social runner could transform into an elite performer like him, Daniel Simui Ebenyo's message...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 20, 20212 min read
'The big performances are coming next year' - Chaumeton after Africa Universities cross country win
Despite being forced to endure the disappointment of failing to qualify for the Olympic Games and the agony of a controversial fall at...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 20, 20212 min read
'Today is not tomorrow and tomorrow is not today' - battle lines are drawn ahead of Cape Town 12k
"You win or you you die," were Morris Gachaga's words when asked about his approach to tomorrow's Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN. Having won...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 18, 20212 min read
'We're getting road running back on track' - WPA Adnaan Mohamed ahead of Absa CAPE TOWN 12k CITYRUN
Western Province Athletics (WPA) Road Running Chairperson Adnaan Mohamed had the fellow panelists in stitches when he revealed that the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 17, 20212 min read
ASA sets up Dispute Resolution Chamber as Moloi issues a stern warning to would-be detractors
Almost six months after being elected, Athletics South Africa's new board has taken a significant stride towards ensuring that...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Prize money to double for next year's Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k
Organizers of the inaugural Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k race held in Durban on Sunday, say the event was an unbridled success. With 1...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 15, 20212 min read
'I don't rely on what people say about me but rather focus on what I can do' says winning Mulaudzi
Collen Mulaudzi destroyed a quality elite field as he produced scintillating time of 28:30 to claim the inaugural Hollywoodbets Durban...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 13, 20212 min read
Ulundi Striders 10km ready to go as KZNA backs growth of rural clubs
Its all system go for the inaugural Ulundi Striders 10km race. Taking place tomorrow at the Prince Mangosuthu Stadium in Ulundi, north of...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 12, 20212 min read
'I've been training hard and the results are starting to show' - Mulaudzi ahead of Hollywoodbets 10k
Collen Mulaudzi will line up for the inaugural Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k race as the favourite to claim the top honours. The race,...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Mathanga to race in Saudi Arabia
Mbuleli Mathanga will get another taste of international racing when he takes part in the Khobar International Half Marathon on the 27th...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 10, 20212 min read
'My husband is a pillar in my career' - Fortunate Chidzivo after taking third in SPAR Grand Prix
To understand the impact that the SPAR Grand Prix Series has had not only on road running but on the lives of the top runners that...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 8, 20212 min read
'Sports is life. You can make a life for yourself out of sports' - Neheng who lives 500km from coach
This time last week Khatala Neheng was celebrating a new personal best after clocking 32:18 to finish as the runner-up at the Absa DURBAN...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Caster Semenya inspires young athletes at Wiphold Athlete's Dialogue media training workshop
Caster Semenya took time out of her busy schedule to motivate the next generation of top runners this weekend at the inaugural Wiphold...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 5, 20214 min read
'I couldn't believe it when I won it' - Willie Mtolo reflects on winning 1992 New York Marathon.
It's been almost thirty years since William Bhekizizwe Mtolo became the first South African to win the New York Marathon. On November 1...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Mulaudzi the man to beat as fast times are predicted for Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k race
Thanks to the good prize money on offer, fast times are being predicted for the inaugural Hollywoodbets Durban Summer 10k race scheduled...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 3, 20212 min read
"I'm looking to cross the finish line first" - Mashele to face Kenyans in Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN
Organisers of the #ABSARUNYOURCITY series have confirmed that Morris Munene Gachanga will be returning to The Mother City to compete in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 1, 20212 min read
"I am blessed and I thank Him' - says evergreen Johannes Kekana
Less than six months before his fiftieth birthday and Johannes Kekana continues to feature on the podium ahead of senior athletes in...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Mphahelele sets new course record at SPAR Thembisa Street Mile
Ryan Mphahlele produced a sensational run to destroy a quality field to be crowned the Tembisa Mile Champion once again. Running in an...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 31, 20212 min read
'It was a team effort' says SA 10km Champ Precious Mashele after winning ABSA Durban 10k CITYRUN
Precious Mashele was quick to praise his teammates moments after out-kicking Stephen Mokoka (28:15) to win the ABSA Durban 10k CITYRUN....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 28, 20212 min read
'She hasn't peaked yet' - Ross on Gerda Steyn
After finishing in fifteenth place at the Tokyo Olympics and taking fourth place at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Gerda Steyn is taking...
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