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Charles Baloyi
Feb 13, 20212 min read
Dlodlo says move to Tuks has him dreaming of an Olympic medal
SA sprinter Thando Dlodlo described his move to the University of Pretoria as a breath of fresh air. The 100m and 200m specialist has...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Mokoena is not one of our members - Phantane Athletics Club
Controversial former Kwa-Zulu Natal Athletics (KZNA) boss Sello Mokoena is in a race against time to enter the Athletics South Africa...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 5, 20213 min read
ASA election date confirmed, Mokoena wants to run for president
Former Kwa-Zulu Natal athletics boss Sello Mokoena has indicated his availability to run for the Athletics South Africa (ASA)...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Two Oceans Cancelled
Organisers of the Two Oceans Marathon have decided to officially cancel the 2021 edition of the iconic race. Acting on the advice of...
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Charles Baloyi
Feb 3, 20213 min read
Phalula gives up on Tokyo 2021, says she's had enough of ASA.
Prominent South African roadrunner Lebo Phalula has aborted her plans to qualify for the Olympic Games because of Athletics South...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 29, 20213 min read
Comrades champion Kelehe looking for a new club.
Former Comrades Marathon champion Gift Kelehe is looking for a new running club. Having parted ways with Entsika Running Club, the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 22, 20213 min read
Mbanjwa in limbo awaiting clearance to leave Nedbank & join Maxed Elite
On the 6th of January 2021, ultra marathon starlet Sanelisiwe Mbanjwa announced on social media that she had joined Maxed Elite Running...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 20, 20212 min read
ASA pleads with Luvo to come out of hiding
Athletics South Africa president Aleck Skhosana has made a heartfelt plea to Mzansi long jump superstar Luvo Manyonga to come out of...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 11, 20212 min read
I won because I never stopped training - Mashele
Fresh from winning the Central Gauteng Athletics cross country championships, Precious Mashele is now targeting first place at the...
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Charles Baloyi
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Kekana unearth's Future Champions in Mpumalanga
Veteran runner Johannes Kekana does not want to take his knowledge to the grave with him. The 48 year old has decided to start ploughing...
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Charles Baloyi
Nov 25, 20202 min read
Steyn stays grounded amid talk of an Olympic medal
As the Tokyo Olympics draw closer, many are beginning to believe that in Gerda Steyn, South Africa has a real medal prospect. Aside from...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Lythe Pillay to race his idol Wayde van Niekerk in Potch tonight
400m teenage sensation Lythe Pillay will race against his hero Wayde van Niekerk in Potchefstroom tonight. After opening his 2020...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Semenya to race 5 000m at AGN Track Meet tomorrow
The Top Runner has learnt that Caster Semenya will race the 5 000m at the Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) meeting in Tshwane tomorrow. The...
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