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'I always try my level best' - Mphakathi looks to become first man to defend Soweto title since 2016

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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'Whenever I go to a race, I want to win it' - Mudzinganyama targets glory at africanbank Soweto Marathon

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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"It's good to have such competition" says sprinting sensation Faith Konde after her win at Curro Podium South

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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'YASDI to assist athletes plan for life beyond sports' says Khotso Mokoena at the launch of his institute

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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Cronje returns from 2-year absence with victory at SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon

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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Potch Track Club dominates Thembisa Mile as Gelant wins 10km & Munnik takes star-studded mile

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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'It's good to be back' - Viljoen to end fruitful SA road running season at Thembisa Mile

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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'I want to win my category' - Shot Putter Liane Snooker targets glory at ASA Sub-Youth Champs in December

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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'I still don't believe it' - Mofokeng praises Gelant & Potch Track Club after massive PB and top 10 at Cape Town Marathon

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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'Our target was the SA Record' - Xaba's pacemaker Benedict Moeng tells us how they smashed the Cape Town Marathon

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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'I'll be happy with any time since it's my debut' - Xaba targets top 5 at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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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'I'm excited to see how we can work together' - Cian Oldknow targets top 5 at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

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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'I hope for a podium at nationals' - Mieke van der Merwe looks for a fourth national age-group title

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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Olympic medals & world records - The man behind the Curro sprint success Thabo Matebedi shares the secret to his success

Mosibodi Whitehead

Oct 152 min read

Olympic medals & world records - The man behind the Curro sprint success Thabo Matebedi shares the secret to his success

In the race to be named 2024 Athletics South Africa (ASA) coach of the year award, Thabo Matebedi is streaks ahead of many of his...

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Mokoka and Oldknow win big as Hollywood announce new partnership to help top runners improve their skills

Thathe Msimango

Oct 133 min read

Mokoka and Oldknow win big as Hollywood announce new partnership to help top runners improve their skills

Multiple SA champion Stephen Mokoka was named Hollywood Athletics Club national male athlete of the year at a glittering the awards...

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'Mokoka has shared valuable tips' - Milton Kekana out for PB at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Thathe Msimango

Oct 102 min read

'Mokoka has shared valuable tips' - Milton Kekana out for PB at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon

Xcel Running Club top runner Milton Kekana is confident that he will be able to run a new personal best when he tackles the Sanlam Cape...

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'It started with throwing stones' - Rising javelin star Luan Wohlfarht eyes success at ASA Sub-youth champs

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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'I want to win double gold again' - U9 sprinter Mieke van Wyk gearing up to defend national Sub-Youth title

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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'South Africa has given me a lot' - Piet Wiersma signs first full pro contract with Nedbank

Mosibodi Whitehead

Oct 12 min read

'South Africa has given me a lot' - Piet Wiersma signs first full pro contract with Nedbank

In a race billed as an assault on Precious Mashele's 27:35 SA 10km Record, Piet Wiersma was a surprising inclusion in the field of elite...

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'I see myself at the Olympics' - U13 race-walker Celina Mudawe shines at CGA Sub-Youth Meet

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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