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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...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 132 min read
"Never give up" - sprinter Oluchi Ndubueze looks back on 2024 and targets 2025 CAA U18 African champs
Had it not been for an encounter with a stray dog, Oluchi Ndubueze would probably not have realised that she was a talented sprinter and...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 63 min read
"I see myself becoming one of the best in the world" - Curro Hazeldean sprinter Zattu Hlongwane
Sprinter Zattu Hlongwane is making the most of every opportunity that comes his way, using them as stepping stones to future long-term...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 302 min read
"It's good to have such competition" says sprinting sensation Faith Konde after her win at Curro Podium South
Sprinter Faith Konde believes the strong competition with other top junior athletes like her 200m rival Ashley Cornelius, motivates her...
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 232 min read
'I want to win my category' - Shot Putter Liane Snooker targets glory at ASA Sub-Youth Champs in December
Young shot putter Liane Snooker spun powerfully and let out a scream as she fired her final throw in the U13 girls’ Shot Put at the...
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 162 min read
'I hope for a podium at nationals' - Mieke van der Merwe looks for a fourth national age-group title
Hurdler Mieke van der Merwe's down to earth attitude and insatiable desire for improvement are just some of the attributes that could...
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 92 min read
'It started with throwing stones' - Rising javelin star Luan Wohlfarht eyes success at ASA Sub-youth champs
"I will be happy for any place on the podium," says young javelin thrower after smashing his personal best at the Germiston Stadium....
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 22 min read
'I want to win double gold again' - U9 sprinter Mieke van Wyk gearing up to defend national Sub-Youth title
After winning the U7 60m and 80m national titles at last year’s Athletics South Africa (ASA) Sub-youth Interprovincial Championships in...
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Lebohang Pita
Sep 252 min read
'I see myself at the Olympics' - U13 race-walker Celina Mudawe shines at CGA Sub-Youth Meet
"I see myself at the Olympics," says young race-walker Celina Mudawe. Nicolene Cronje inspired a new generation of race-walkers when she...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Sep 192 min read
'It's something that I've been planning' - Matodzi Ndou runs 12.94 110m Hurdles to set new SA U18 Record
Matodzi Ndou's star shone the brightest on the day when Curro Hazeldean announced themselves as a coming force in school athletics. Ndou...
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Lebohang Pita
Sep 182 min read
'I see myself representing SA at the Olympics' - Nkosi after winning first national title
When Hlengiwe Gift Nkosi won the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Cross Country Junior Women's 6km title two weeks ago at the Izak Steyl...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 102 min read
Vermeulen and Ramakgopa to shake up the seniors at ASA Senior Track and Field Championships
After three meets of the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Grand Prix Series, all eyes are on the national championships which take place at...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 62 min read
New kid on the hurdling block Kgoputso Manaleng on breaking records and SA title
For those who follow schools athletics in Gauteng, the name Phenyo Miyen will be familiar. The 15-year-old schoolboy is a hurdling...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 282 min read
Wiepke Schoeman sets sights on World Cross Country Champs
At 17 years old, Wiepke Schoeman is one of South Africa's most promising middle and long distance running prospects. Over the last two to...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 162 min read
'I want to be the reason why there's a change in this world' - Ramokgopa to headline Curro Podium Meet
At just 16 years old, Tumi Ramokgopa is already one of South Africa's top athletes. The Grade 11 learner at Prestige College had a 2023...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 73 min read
'If you trust yourself, then you'll do it' - 17-year-old Walaza runs 10.36 at Schools Meet
At just 17 years old, Bayanda Walaza is one of South Africa's most promising athletic prospects. And if you haven't heard of this...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 6, 20232 min read
'I see a lot of improvement' - Thembisa Mile race walking champ Philasande Mlambo reflects on 2023
At 21 years old Philasande Mlambo believes that he is on the cusp of becoming one the country’s best race walkers. The Durban University...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Katlehong AC's 11-year-old Myeki shines with 3:38 1200m clocking at CGA Sub Youth Provincial Champs
Not since the 2017 World Championships has South African won a major athletics medal on the global stage. And whenever the national team...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 16, 20232 min read
'I told myself that nothing is gonna stop me from doing what I love' -More medals for Tumi Ramokgopa
At just 15 years old, Tumi Ramokgopa has achieved what would take many athletes an entire career to get right. This year alone the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 8, 20232 min read
'There are promises but nothing in writing' - Uncertain future for Vorentoe as sponsor withdraws
With scores of youth, junior and senior SA Champions having called the school home, Hoërskool Vorentoe is one of South Africa's most...
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