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'The race is growing' - Lesedi AC Annual Reconciliation Day Half Marathon almost sold out
Billed as an opportunity to run your personal best, the Lesedi Athletic Club Annual Reconciliation Day Half Marathon is expected to be a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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'Everything is in order' - All systems go as hundreds descend on annual Bongumusa Mthembu Training Marathon
Since it was first run in 2015, the annual Bongmusa Mthembu Training Marathon has grown to become one of the most essential events for...
Thathe Msimango
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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"I was motivated" - Chelsea van Dyk after winning her fourth title of the year
Chelsea van Dyk was so dominant in the U13 girls' 1500m final at the ASA sub-youth track and field championships in Bloemfontein that one...
Lebohang Pita
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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'My goal every year is to have five to six athletes represent SA' - Sponge Group December Training camp is underway
As we enjoy the last days of the year, many of us will use the quiet time to reflect on the successes and challenges of 2024, while...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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'We want them to enjoy themselves' - Talent in abundance at ASA Sub-Youth Championships
Rarely would you see a photo of a middle distance podium at an Athletics South Africa Championships event without Athletics Gauteng North...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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'It was a huge part of my youth career' - Nene applauds SALGA Games as he looks toward jam-packed 2025 season
Olympian Zakithi Nene believes that the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) games are great building block for kids to...
Thathe Msimango
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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'I want to go under 2:08' - Lipschitz still hungry for more
Following an impressive 2:08:45 marathon personal best time, South African marathoner Adam Lipschitz has set his sights on going even...
Thathe Msimango
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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'Elroy is amazing' - Motsau, Mofokeng, Munnik and Slinger. How Gelant inspired Potch Track Club to successful 2024.
After a magnificent 2024 season that saw him win the national half marathon and marathon titles while clocking his first sub 28 minute...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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'If I continue to work hard, it will come' - Karabo Mailula targets sub 33 in 2025 after successful 2024 season
South African road running starlet Karabo Mailula is pleased with how she performed this year. In 2023, Mailula announced herself as a...
Thathe Msimango
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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'I'm fulfilled' - Caster Semenya reflects on new life as coach & mentor as Xaba and Masai AC fly high in 2024
While she is not without her detractors, there can be no argument about Caster Semenya's positive impact on South African athletics. If...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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'CGA is home' - Simbine wins big at CGA Awards
Just a day after being officially recognised by President Cyril Ramaphosa for his performance at the Olympic Games, Akani Simbine enjoyed...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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'The goal is to bring a new level of professionalism' - Sweeping changes to Comrades Board as Madiba's bodyguard, gold medalist & former chair elected
The group calling themselves the Comrades Collective enjoyed a landslide victory at yesterday's historic Comrades Marathon Association...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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'We want to introduce other sporting codes in schools' - Deputy Minister talks SA's potential bid to host 2036 Olympics
In the last five editions of the Olympic Games, all but one host nation have finished outside the top five on the medals table. Brazil...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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'We are excited to elevate the race experience' - Absa renews RUN YOUR CITY Series sponsorship for another 4 years
At a time when many sponsors were stepping away from mass participation sports during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Absa took a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 28, 20243 min read
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'There are big opportunities' - Khotso Mokena tells coaches at launch of new school sports programme in Ratanda
As Olympian Khotso Mokoena addressed the audience at the Khanya-Lesedi School of Sport Specialisation in Ratanda on 25 November, the five...
Lebohang Pita
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Athletics dominates 2024 Gauteng Sports Awards
In a year where South Africa returned with a total of six medals from the Paris Olympics, it is no surprise that Olympians took centre...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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'Perfect to test your strength for Comrades' - Kelehe to run the sold-out Drakensberg Marathon
Prominent ultra Marathon veteran Gift Kelehe is set to compete in the sold out Drakersberg Marathon happening on Sunday 23rd of November...
Thathe Msimango
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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'My biggest dream is to represent SA' - Masilo dreams big after taking third SKYRUN title
In a thrilling display of endurance and determination, South African trail running sensation Mjongile Tonic Masilo cemented his status as...
Thathe Msimango
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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'Huge loss to South African Road Running' - Running Community mourns the loss of Colleen McNally
On Wednesday 20 November, the South African athletics community woke up to the sad news of the passing one of the iconic figures in road...
Thathe Msimango
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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'I want to dominate' - Brakpan Boy Cayde de Waal looks to continue good form in US NJCAA
One of the most fulfilling moments middle distance runner Cayde de Waal has experienced since his switch to the USA was his outstanding...
Lebohang Pita
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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