top of page

THE TOP RUNNER
A behind the scenes look at South African athletics
Search


Thathe Msimango
12 hours ago2 min read
'It's all about believing in your training' - Pulinyana makes dream debut in Maxed Elite colours at Capital City Marathon
Ultra-marathoner Lekhotla Pulinyana made a resounding debut in Maxed Elite Running Club colours when he clocked 2:18:58 to win Capital...
56 views0 comments


Mosibodi Whitehead
2 days ago3 min read
Mosiane downs Mokoka and Mothibi to win Balwin Sport Pretoria Marathon ahead of Two Oceans debut
Reuben Mosiane announced himself as a favourite to grab a top ten finish at the TotalSports Two Oceans marathon in April after coming...
286 views0 comments


Thathe Msimango
4 days ago3 min read
'I want to be one of the best athletes in the country' - Ndlovu joins Xcel Running Club
Following a breakthrough 2024 season during which he became a regular feature in some of South Africa's top 10km races, Siyabonga Ndlovu...
162 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
6 days ago2 min read
'I don't have any regrets' - Olympic shot put thrower Jason van Rooyen calls time on his career amid lack of funding
Olympian and shot-put star Jason van Rooyen will mostly miss the atmosphere. The noise from cheering fans gave him goosebumps every time...
166 views0 comments


Mosibodi Whitehead
6 days ago3 min read
'I just came out of nowhere' - Udeme Okon reflects on breakthrough 2024 & targets more success in 2025
When it comes to the current generation of South African teenage track and field stars, they tend to be from a handful of the same...
76 views0 comments


Thathe Msimango
Feb 142 min read
'Our target is the gold medal' - Tshangase ready to make KZNA debut at SA Marathon Champs
During last year's edition of the iconic Africanbank Soweto Marathon, Sinethemba Tshangase surprised many pundits by reaching the halfway...
220 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Feb 132 min read
'I can smell good things' - Lebogang Edwin Khonkhobe upbeat ahead of ASA Marathon Champs
Although his story is without the highs of winning the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon or Africanbank Soweto Marathon like his nephew...
197 views0 comments


Thathe Msimango
Feb 123 min read
'I'm pleased with my performance' - Gelant sets sights on World Champs Qualification in April after 2:12 in Hong Kong
South African Marathoner Elroy Gelant is pleased with his performance at the Hong Kong Marathon performance over the weekend. Gelant...
247 views0 comments


Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 102 min read
'We can do something special' - Prudence Sekgodišo sets sights on World Indoors after SA 800m indoor record
With the experience of reaching an Olympic final under her belt, Prudence Sekgodišo is taking it the next level in 2025. South Africa’s...
72 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Feb 93 min read
'We want to make an impact wherever we lay our feet' - Akani launches Akani Simbine Foundation
While most professional athletes choose to wait until they have retired to begin a life of philanthropy, Akani Simbine has hit the ground...
326 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Feb 52 min read
'I want to win it for Limpopo' - Proud Chauke targets Comrades after Border to Border success
Long distance runner Proud Chauke is plotting to become the first runner from Limpopo to win the Comrades Marathon since Ludwick Mamabolo...
302 views0 comments


Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 23 min read
'I think he will thrive' - Swanepoel welcomes Seloyi to Boxer AC
As they continue to build the most formidable 10km team in South Africa, the Boxer Athletic Club have announced the acquisition of yet...
215 views0 comments


Thathe Msimango
Jan 302 min read
'I learnt a huge lesson' - Madziva pleased to have Steyn at Purple Team as she seeks Comrades redemption
Hollywood Athletics Club elite athlete Loveness Madziva is confident that Gerda Steyn's introduction to the team will have benefits for...
195 views0 comments


Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 293 min read
'I want to achieve what Zeney has achieved' - Tumi Ramokgopa
While world and Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and her rival Dutch track queen, Femke Bol, may seem the obvious choices for...
134 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Jan 292 min read
'I've changed distances from short to long' - Kabelo Melamu on joining Nedbank
Merely two days after switching from Boxer AC to the Nedbank Running Club, Kabelo Melamu won the Johnson Crane Hire Marathon men's 21.1km...
258 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Jan 272 min read
'Winning this award is a privilege' – ASA female athlete of the year Jo-Ane van Dyk
The strength of field events in South Africa was rewarded when javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk scooped the female athlete of the year...
38 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Jan 222 min read
'We help each other improve' - Bredenkamp brothers upbeat about 2025
Wian and Hanru Bredenkamp are brothers whose talent for discus, shot put and javelin has taken them beyond throwing things around on the...
35 views0 comments


Thathe Msimango
Jan 173 min read
'I need a new start' - Motlagale joins Phantane
Former SA Marathon Champion Tumelo Motlagale has become a latest athlete to change allegiance at the start of the 2025 season. Motlagale...
352 views0 comments


Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 172 min read
'I know what I'm capable of' - Jeppe sprint sensation Manavhela joins Curro Hazeldean
As they continue on their quest to give opportunity to the next generation of Olympians, while positioning Curro Hazeldean as one of the...
164 views0 comments


Lebohang Pita
Jan 142 min read
'The whole season was a blessing' - Top Race Walker Marissa Swanepoel reflects on 2024 and shares ambitions for 2025
After an injury cost her the entire 2023 season, national women's 20km race walking champion Marissa Swanepoel bounced back last year...
132 views0 comments
bottom of page