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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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Mosibodi Whitehead
6 days ago2 min read
'Why not take another challenge' - Mosiako to make marathon debut in Abu Dhabi in December
After securing a podium finish at the inaugural Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km, Thabang Mosiako has declared himself fit for his impending...
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Thathe Msimango
Nov 162 min read
Kenyans triumph at Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km as Mosiako and Khatala claim runner-up spots
Fridah Ndinda showcased her strength when she delivered a top performance to outclass a quality field on the way to winning the inaugural...
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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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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 82 min read
'To see people you profile make it makes me happy' - Msimango reflects on KZN Sports Journalist of the year award
For most of South Africa’s most well-known and celebrated sports journalists, their success has been achieved while working for one of...
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Lebohang Pita
Nov 72 min read
"I told myself I’m going with them until the last km"- Lesetja Papo reflects on a maiden top 10 Soweto Marathon finish
If anything was going to prevent Lesetja Papo from achieving his goal during the africanbank Soweto Marathon on Sunday, 3 November, it...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 72 min read
'There's some light' - Karabo More reflects on excellent 2024 & looks ahead to Boxer Super Run Tshwane 5km
In a year when Glenrose Xaba, Gerda Steyn and Cian Oldknow dominated the headlines in women’s distance running, one name has started to...
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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
Nov 23 min read
'I always try my level best' - Mphakathi looks to become first man to defend Soweto title since 2016
With five gold medals in the last eight editions of the race, Ntsindiso Mphakathi will start as the overwhelming, favourite when he lines...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 312 min read
'Whenever I go to a race, I want to win it' - Mudzinganyama targets glory at africanbank Soweto Marathon
2023 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon champion Givemore Mudzinganyama is confident that he has prepared well enough to emerge victorious...
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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 292 min read
'YASDI to assist athletes plan for life beyond sports' says Khotso Mokoena at the launch of his institute
Olympic silver medalist Khotso Mokoena is on a mission to help athletes find their identity outside of their sport to make their...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 283 min read
Cronje returns from 2-year absence with victory at SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon
As the nation's top runners rested after last week's Sanlam Cape Town Marathon or before Sunday's African Bank Soweto Marathon, a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 273 min read
Potch Track Club dominates Thembisa Mile as Gelant wins 10km & Munnik takes star-studded mile
Having first grabbed the attention of the athletics loving public as a promising schoolboy athlete some ten years ago, Luan Munnik has...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 253 min read
'It's good to be back' - Viljoen to end fruitful SA road running season at Thembisa Mile
After setting two 10km personal bests in a month, Carina Viljoen is beginning to make a name for herself as a promising 10km athlete....
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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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Thathe Msimango
Oct 223 min read
'I still don't believe it' - Mofokeng praises Gelant & Potch Track Club after massive PB and top 10 at Cape Town Marathon
On Sunday 20 October, South African athletics lovers witnessed some breath taking performances during the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 223 min read
'Our target was the SA Record' - Xaba's pacemaker Benedict Moeng tells us how they smashed the Cape Town Marathon
As the plaudits continue to pour in after her historic win during Sunday's (20 October) Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Glenrose Xaba has been...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 182 min read
'I'll be happy with any time since it's my debut' - Xaba targets top 5 at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
With the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon scheduled to take place this weekend, all eyes are on Glenrose Xaba to see how her much anticipated...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 173 min read
'I'm excited to see how we can work together' - Cian Oldknow targets top 5 at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
After an incredible year during which she produced 2:25:08 on debut at the Sevilla Marathon 2024, Cian Oldknow has set her sights on...
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