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Mosibodi Whitehead
Mar 42 min read
'He's in a good state of mind' - Coach T reflects on Dambile's fast start to 2025 season
After going beyond his 100m personal best twice already this season, it's looking more and more like 2025 could be Sinesipho Dambile's...
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Thathe Msimango
Mar 32 min read
Mafuleka shifts focus to Comrades Marathon after winning Best of the Best Marathon
On a rainy and wet day in Durban, Siyabonga Mafuleka managed to come out on top as he win Best of the Best Marathon in 2:24:51 at the...
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Thathe Msimango
Mar 32 min read
'This victory comes at the right time' - Dijana confident of Comrades success after win at Elands Marathon
Following a sensational 2:18:18 to clinch a victory at the Elands Marathon, two-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana says his...
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Thathe Msimango
Mar 13 min read
'It feels good to be back' - Mkhwanazi cleared to compete after surviving doping scare
South African road running starlet Bongelani Mkhwanazi is set to make his comeback to the sport after being sidelined for over six months...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 272 min read
'I want race-walking to be loved and celebrated' - Lee Sue Nyathi targets success in 2025
Race-walking in South Africa is the least visible track event and attracts almost no sponsorship or scholarship opportunities and little...
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Lebohang Pita
Feb 262 min read
'I want to throw as close to 70m as possible' - Leandri Holtzhausen lands new SA Hammer Throw record
After smashing her own national hammer throw record at the third Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) open track and field league meeting on...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 252 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...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 243 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...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 213 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...
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Lebohang Pita
Feb 202 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...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 193 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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