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A behind the scenes look at South African athletics
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Kelehe welcomes increase in Comrades Prize Money as Cell C pumps in the cash
As one of the most vocal critics of the decrease in the Comrades Marathon prize money in 2022, Gift Kelehe has welcomed the Comrades...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 1, 20243 min read
'It wasn't easy' - Another SA title as Gelant triumphs at tenth edition of NMB Half Marathon
Ten years after winning his first Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title, Elroy Gelant turned back the hands of time with another...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 31, 20243 min read
'The training is very measured' - Another SA Record for Wildschutt
On a night when Ethiopia's Hagos Gebrhiwet ran within 90 seconds of the world record to win the men's 5000m at the Oslo Diamond League in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 30, 20242 min read
'It's just a matter of discipline and determination' - Busisiwe Chamane on becoming a top runner
While all eyes will be focused on the likes of Tadu Nare and Glenrose Xaba at the sharp end of the field, the Nelson Mandela Bay Half...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 28, 20242 min read
Mosiako targets consistency at NMB Half Marathon
"Consistency, consistency, consistency," is what Thabang Mosiako will be aiming to achieve when lines up to defend his national title at...
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Thathe Msimango
May 24, 20243 min read
'After that Comrades victory, my life changed completely' - Sipho Ngomane reflects on that special day in 2005
In the build up to 2005 Comrades Marathon, there were too many names being thrown around as contenders for the men's title. The strongest...
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Thathe Msimango
May 23, 20242 min read
Sehohle geared up for Comrades debut
After announcing his decision to step up to the ultra marathon distance, Flavio Sehohle will be among the athletes lining up for the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 22, 20242 min read
'My coach always said this would happen' - Mkhwanazi targets NMB Half Marathon after Absa RUN YOUR CITY success
If 2023 was his breakthrough year, then 2024 is proving to be even better for Bongelani Mkhwanazi. That's because the top runner who...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 21, 20242 min read
CMA urges more runners to join and have a say in Comrades decision-making. Deadline - 30 June
Whether its debates over the cutoff times or concerns over the use of the logo, one thing has come out clearly in the lead up to the 2024...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 20, 20242 min read
'That's the territory of being in the final' - Sepeng explains Sekgodišo's 1:57 Diamond League success
"It was hell. I wanted to come out after 3km. I was out of breath. I couldn't push anymore. The wind was too much for me. But it's not my...
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Thathe Msimango
May 17, 20243 min read
'I thought my running was over' - Jenna Challenor on life, sickness and Comrades 2024
Comrades Marathon multiple gold medalist Jenna Challenor describes her absence from the road as something she needed to do to heal and...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 16, 20243 min read
'I love running again' - Akani 'Mr Cool' Simbine is back and says things will be different this time
Something is different about Akani Simbine and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that he...
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Thathe Msimango
May 14, 20242 min read
Mabhida chosen to lead athletics development in KZNA
Prominent South African Athletics coach Xolani Mabhida believes his latest appointment as Co-ordinator of coaches at KwaZulu-Natal...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 12, 20242 min read
GELANT clocks maiden Sub 28 as Langat and Chepkorir make it two from two at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Elroy Gelant continued his mercurial form with yet another magical performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. After grabbing second...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 11, 20243 min read
Mashele to challenge Kenyans as Chepkorir targets record pace at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
With a world class lineup of elite athletes including Kenya’s Diana Chepkorir, who is one of only seventeen women to have broken 30...
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Thathe Msimango
May 10, 20242 min read
Mbuthuma expects more black women to perform well at Comrades 2024
South African long distance veteran Fikile Mbuthuma believes the country's female black runners will perform well in the upcoming...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 9, 20242 min read
'It's tough' - Neheng Khathala on juggling school with athletics & the Absa CAPE TOWN 10K
Just two weeks after running the second fastest marathon time of her career, Neheng Khathala will line up for her first Absa RUN YOUR...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 8, 20242 min read
R100 000 up for grabs at 10th edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
To celebrate the tenth edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon, organisers of South Africa's premiere half marathon have...
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Thathe Msimango
May 8, 20242 min read
Sosibo targets good showing at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Cacisile Sosibo believes she is in right shape to perform well at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday. It is the second race...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
May 6, 20243 min read
'A medal is definitely on the cards' - 4x400m relay team upbeat about Olympic hopes after World Relays success
"If we all stay healthy and we're all in shape, then a medal is definitely on the cards." Those were Gardeo Isaacs' words shortly after...
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