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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Mulaudzi and Mashele target podium positions at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K
Kabelo Mulaudzi established himself as the next big name in South African road running by winning the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20242 min read
'We’ve got a lot of young and talented athletes' - All systems go for fast and flat Gallopers 15km
After hosting a successful dry run this weekend, it's all systems go for the Gallopers 15km Road Race on Sunday 7 July. The event which...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 30, 20244 min read
'My dream is to get these juniors into running schools' - Late CGA Administrator Hloni Motloung's final wish
For his service to the running community, Lehlohonolo Motloung’s memory will endure far longer than his short life. Aged just 47, the man...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 26, 20243 min read
'I didn't really think it would be possible' - 62nd at halfway to 9th. British Maths teacher Milne on his Comrades gold medal
Perhaps the reason for Alex Milne's perfect pacing is that he is a high school maths teacher. The 34-year-old top runner from Great...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Elroy Gelant officially named in Olympic team and praises Absa RYC for raising the standard of SA Road Running
After being officially named in the latest iteration of the SA Olympic team, Elroy Gelant is upbeat ahead of his third consecutive...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 24, 20242 min read
'Hard work plays a big role' - Miranda Coetzee secures Olympic Qualification and gold medal at African Champs
Although it remains to be seen whether all the results will stand after the shockingly poor organisations standards of the competition,...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 23, 20243 min read
Tadu wins Durban Leg of SPAR Grand Prix as Xaba runs 31:57 to lead the overall standings
After missing the first leg of Spar Grand Prix in Cape Town in March, the defending Champion Tadu Nare put on a classic performance to...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 21, 20243 min read
'SPAR is always special to me' - Irvette van Zyl to fine tune Olympic prep at SPAR WOMEN’S DURBAN CHALLENGE
With #Paris2024 set to get underway in just over a month's time, Irvette van Zyl is putting the finishing touches to her Olympic...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 20, 20243 min read
'I want that 1:44.70' - Edmund du Plessis looks to nail Olympic qualifier at CAA Africa Champs
After three-time champion Tshepo Tshite moved up in distance to focus on the 1500m at the end of 2022, it left the 800m wide open for a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Erasmus leads medal hopefuls as SA World Athletics U20 Championships team is named
Having already won a medal at a major championship event this year, all eyes will be on Ashley Erasmus to repeat the feat when she...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 18, 20242 min read
Kiprop aims to follow in Cheptegei's footsteps at Absa DURBAN 10K
Following the announcement of local favourites Elroy Gelant and Stephen Mokoka, Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the Absa RUN YOUR...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 14, 20242 min read
'I just wanted to finish the race, so to get a gold is a bonus' - Mudziganyama elated with Comrades gold
Entsika Athletics Club elite runner Givemore Mudzinganyama is delighted to have grabbed a Comrades Marathon gold medal on his first...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 12, 20242 min read
'It will be my final race before the Olympics' - Mokoka looks for fast time at Absa DURBAN 10K
With less than two months until the Olympic Games commence in Paris, three-time Olympian Stephen Mokoka has confirmed that the iconic...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 11, 20242 min read
'I'm very, very happy with the way I ran' - Tshuma becomes first Entsika woman to win Comrades gold
Running in her debut Comrades Marathon, Nobuhle Tshuma did a remarkable job delivering a 6:12:18 time to finish in fifth position. Tshuma...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 10, 20242 min read
'I could have got the record' - Piet Wiersma reflects on his maiden Comrades Marathon title
In what was the first Comrades Marathon up run since 2019, Piet Wiersma produced a tactical masterclass clocking of 5:25:00 to claim a...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 8, 20242 min read
Mothibi predicts fast race as Steyn talks about the record. 97th Comrades is here!
According to Edward Mothibi the 2024 Comrades Marathon has assembled its strongest field yet. The much appreciated 85,91km race from...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 7, 20242 min read
'I'm aiming to be in the top three' - Rufus Photo ready for Comrades
When Rufus Photo lines up for this year's Comrades Marathon on Sunday (9 June) he will have many ambitions in mind, chief amongst them...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 6, 20242 min read
'I made a huge mistake last year' - Mphakathi ready for second bite at Comrades cherry
South African long distance sensation Ntsindiso Mphakathi admits that a lack of Comrades Marathon experience was the determining factor...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 5, 20243 min read
Gelant qualifies for Olympics on World Rankings and targets another sub 28 at Absa DURBAN 10K
Moments after winning the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon on Sunday, Elroy Gelant announced that his mercurial performances over the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 4, 20242 min read
'I'm confident' - Broodryk ready for Up Run debut
With less than a week left to go before the 97th of the Comrades Marathon, South African Ultra-marathon star Adele Broodryk will line up...
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