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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 9, 20214 min read
Teachers play a big role in producing Olympians - Geraldine Pillay-Viret
With just 5 women making the final Olympic athletics team, the debate about the lack of top female performers has once again erupted in...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 8, 20212 min read
'You don't need to relocate to Pretoria to be considered as a top sprinter' says Olympian Nene
Durban-based sprinter Zakithi Nene is delighted to be included in the Team SA's Olympic squad. The 23-year-old is amongst four athletes...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Van Deventer concerned about lack of 1500m athletes in SA Olympic team
Olympian Juan Van Deventer is surprised not to see any South African 1 500m athletes named into the Tokyo Olympics squad. In the final...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Gerda Steyn not ruling out possibility of winning an Olympic medal as she prepares for tactical race
After Caster Semenya failed to qualify in the 5000m, many argue that Team South Africa is lacking a medal hopeful when it comes to female...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20212 min read
SABC broadcast deal with ASA is almost done - Rathbone
SABC Sport Boss Gary Rathbone has revealed that they are close to concluding a new broadcast deal with Athletics South Africa (ASA). The...
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Thathe Msimango
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Mundell overjoyed to be a 3-time Olympian & aiming for top 10 finish in Tokyo
South African walking star Marc Mundell is hoping to make his last mark in the country's colours at the upcoming rescheduled Olympic...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 30, 20212 min read
'I always tell people to never stop believing in their dreams' - Mashele
Precious Mashele produced a scintillating 5 000m run of 13:11.65 at the Kings Park Stadium last night to book his spot in Team SA's...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 29, 20212 min read
'I'm going for gold' - Desmond Mokgobu
Tears welled up in Mahlodi Ranku's eyes when Desmond Mokgobu told her how running has changed his life. The man who has been included in...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Supplements and consistency in training is the key to Sarie Coetzee's 23 consecutive Comrades'
When she failed to finish her first Comrades Marathon race in 1996, the experience that would have broken the spirits of others motivated...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Mphahlele and Sibiya to pace as ASA give Mashele and Mathanga one last chance to qualify
Newly elected Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi is adamant that athletics will emerge as one of the best sporting codes...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 25, 20212 min read
ASA Road Commission backs postponement of Durban SPAR 10km as athletes test positive for Covid19
The Durban leg of the Spar Grand Prix Women's 10k race has been postponed due to the high number of Covid19 cases, especially in Gauteng....
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Xaba wants history to repeat itself as SPAR Grand Prix kicks off in Durban
South African middle and long distance starlet Glenrose Xaba is aiming to continue her fantastic recent form when running in Durban on...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Mabhida revives old club with backing from local businessman
Prominent South African athletics coach Xolani Mabhida has decided to revive his old athletics club - Speed Xplosion. Mabhida, who led...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Former ASA Development Officer Boycie Ntlwane passes away
Tributes are pouring in for late former athletics administrator Boycie Ntlwane who passed away earlier this week. Ntlwane who was a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Add THRESHHold MSM to get the most out of your training
With the vaccination programme underway and spring not too far away, now is the time to begin a marathon training plan for a 42,2km race...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Motsau sets eyes on Olympic qualification after setting new national 3000m record
Middle distance sensation Jerry Motsau is still in disbelief that he is the new South African 3 000m record holder. Motsau provided an...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Maswanganyi relishing Olympic dream
South African sprinter Phatutshedzo Shaun Maswanganyi is delighted to have clocked Olympic qualifying times in both the 100m and 200m to...
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 17, 20212 min read
April backs Mokoka to emulate Thugwane
South African marathoner Lusapho April thinks Stephen Mokoka is a strong medal contender at the rescheduled Olympics Games in Tokyo....
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Thathe Msimango
Jun 15, 20212 min read
No Incentives for Olympic medal winners - SASCOC
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympics Committee (SASCOC) President Barry Hendricks has confirmed that there will be no...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 14, 20212 min read
42 consecutive Comrades medals: How 63 year old Wietse keeps going
Amongst those nursing their aches and pains today after completing the full 90km of the #ComradesCentenaryHopeChallenge yesterday is...
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