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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Khumalo runs 100km raises R80k for running academy
When Prodigal Khumalo crossed the finish line at the Kings Park Stadium yesterday, not only had he completed a gruelling physical feat...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 31, 20213 min read
Back from injury, Gelant is determined to hold on to his Olympic spot.
SA 5000m record holder Elroy Gelant (13:04:88) says he will do everything in his power to retain his spot in the Olympic team. The man...
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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 28, 20212 min read
Sekhonyana joins Hollywoodbets Athletics Club
Hollywoodbets Athletics Club continue to make huge strides in the 2021 transfer market. After luring Namakoe Khasi to join the club...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 27, 20213 min read
Khumalo runs 100km to raise R100k
When Prodigal Khumalo steps onto Greyville Race Course track on this Sunday his goal will be to complete 100KM in 7 hours 30 minutes in...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Gauteng athletes still waiting for Covid-19 relief funds
The suspension of races by Athletics South Africa (ASA) in the country is not the only thing that frustrates athletes. Athletes have also...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Mokganyetsi calls for calm as athletes gatvol of ASA
As the debate rages on about Athletics South Africa's decision to postpone it's events until February and athletes grow increasingly...
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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 21, 20213 min read
Skhosana defends ASA as athletes & coaches blast federation for abandoning them
Athletics South Africa President Aleck Skhosana has defended the federation's decision to postpone all its national activities for two...
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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 20, 20213 min read
Molotsane disappointed that cross country has been postponed
Road running queen Kesa Molotsane can't hide her disappointment after the Cross Country Trials due to take place in Potchefstroom at the...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Mthembu lands new car sponsor
South African ultra-marathon sensation Bongumusa Mthembu hopes his eye-catching achievements on the road over the past decade will...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Nkhasi finds new club, new coach & new distance
After they announced the signings of veterans such as Poppy Mlambo and Prodigal Khumalo, Top Runner Namakoe Nkhasi has became the latest...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 18, 20213 min read
I needed a new challenge - Nzima
Prominent South African road runner Sibusiso Nzima left his long-time home, The Nedbank Running Club in order to pursue new...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Bosman keeps training while hoping for races to return
2016 Comrades Marathon champion Charne Bosman is hoping against hope that big races will resume again soon. Covid-19 has laid waste to...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 14, 20213 min read
SASCOC want to help Luvo
The SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) is working with Athletics SA (ASA) to help struggling long jump star Luvo...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Tuks top dog backs Simbine to medal at Tokyo 2021
If the University of Pretoria director of athletics, Danie Cornelius, were a betting man, he would getting ready to place a wager on...
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Charles Baloyi
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Thugwane backs Mokoka to medal at Tokyo 2021
SA long-distance sensation Stephen Mokoka is more than capable of winning a medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, that's according to...
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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
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Ashworth signs for Boxer Athletics Club as Team Massmart closes down
In 2018, former Comrades Marathon champion Ann Ashworth launched the Massmart Running Club in Durban. The talented ultra-marathon runner...
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