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Thathe Msimango
Sep 30, 20212 min read
'I have never raced a marathon on home soil. It feels like I'm finally coming home' - Gerda Steyn
South African running sensation Gerda Steyn will line up for her first-ever Marathon on home soil when taking part in the Sanlam Cape...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 30, 20212 min read
Shabangu shines at Twizza Super School Series
"I just want to tell people not to give up," were Banele Shabangu's words moments after scorching to a commanding 11.67 to win the Girls...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Comrades Marathon likely to take place in August 2022
As mass participation athletics events return to Europe, many South Africans have been left asking if iconic ultra marathons which...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Mgabhi to complete 10-day 250km desert race to build school toilets in rural KZN
South African long distance runner Nontuthuko Mgabhi will take part in the des Sables Marathon in Morocco to raise funds to build school...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 27, 20212 min read
'Running has taught me resilience' - Thulani Sibisi on surviving prostate cancer
When Thulani Sibisi won the 1986 Two Oceans Ultra Marathon he had to do it the hard way. He caught Lesotho's Ben Choeu 1km from the top...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Mathanga to race half marathon in Italy
Newly crowned South African 10km Cross Country champion Mbuleli Mathanga has earned a golden ticket to participate in the OstiaRoma Half...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Xaba hails Caster Semenya as good but strict coach as she takes second at Tshwane SPAR 10km
Although she finished second yet again behind runaway series leader Tadu Nare, Glenrose Xaba remains optimistic about doing well in the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 22, 20212 min read
#Ashinthwela announces initiative to run 1500km in 31 days to raise funds for school uniforms
Scarcely fifteen minutes after announcing his bold new initiative, Maphuthi Monyamane was left speechless when those attending the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Runners pay tribute to their fellow Comrades Marathon athlete Xolani Luvuno
As tributes continue to pour in for Xolani Luvuno, runners have begun reflecting on the life of a man who inspired so many. At just 16, a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Mamabolo beats youngsters 20 years his junior to win Warriors Wolfpack 42km
Whistles and cries of "kolobe!" rang out as Ludwick Mamabolo entered the stadium as champion of the 2021 Warriors Wolfpack 4 in 1...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 16, 20212 min read
Urithi starts on road to develop future champions with sub 30 minute 10km challenge
As the lack of world South African class middle distance continues to be a matter for serious concern, one group of social runners have...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 15, 20211 min read
"I'm so relieved, it's been a long two years" - Carina Horn after winning doping case
South African 100m record holder Carina Horn is relieved to be back in action after two long years out of action which came as a result...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 14, 20212 min read
Elana Meyer and Zola Budd join forces to develop top runners
When it comes to running royalty, it doesn't get much better than Elana Meyer and Zola Budd. One an Olympic medalist, the other a former...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 13, 20212 min read
'This one is very special because I had Covid a few months before The Games' - Anrune Weyers
If Anrune Weyers seemed more emotional after winning gold in Tokyo than she did when she won her first Paralympic medals in London,...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Mphahlele says Mashele inspired him as he prepares to qualify for Oregon 2022 World Champs 1500m
Ryan Mphahelele says in qualifying for the Olympic Games on home soil, Precious Mashele inspired up and coming locally-based athletes by...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 8, 20212 min read
'We need more role models that come from kasi' - Phora as he gives back
One of the most important arguments to emerge from the recent social media furore surrounding the racial makeup of South Africa's Olympic...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Durban International Marathon a huge success - Mdu Khumalo
The inaugural Durban International Marathon held in Durban over the weekend has been hailed as a major success - that's according to race...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Cross country is key to Bosman's longevity as she sets new 10km age group record at SPAR Grand Prix
When it comes to longevity, few can claim to do it better than Charne Bosman. Almost twenty years after setting her 10km personal best of...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Mhlakwana chases down Mphakathi to win Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 52km in new course record
Nkosikhona Mhlakwana produced a memorable sprint finish as he chased down Ntsindiso Mphakathi in the final 2km to clinch the Prinze...
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Thathe Msimango
Sep 4, 20212 min read
'My dream came true' says Ntando Mahlangu as he pockets over R1 million for two gold medals
South African Paralympic sensation Ntando Mahlangu bagged his second gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics yesterday, when he won the 200m...
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