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Mosibodi Whitehead
12 hours ago2 min read
'I wanted to show that I'm also a lion' - Seloyi triumphs in battle against Tshangase to win SA Marathon title
By winning his first race since signing his maiden professional contract just last month, Bennet Seloyi proved to himself that he...
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Thathe Msimango
3 days ago2 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
4 days ago2 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
5 days ago3 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
6 days ago3 min read
'I'm aiming to break the record' - Wildschutt to chase SA Record at Absa GQEBERHA 10K
Following a breakthrough year in 2024, 4-time national record holder Adriaan Wildschutt, has announced his intention to attack the SA...
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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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Thathe Msimango
Feb 82 min read
R150k winners purse up for grabs as Prince Mangosuthu Ultra-Marathon ups prize money
Since it's inception in 2018, the Prince Mangosuthu Ultra-Marathon has been one of the highest paying races in South Africa. For the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 73 min read
'These kids need you' - Walaza calls on parents on encourage their children to athletic success
It’s hard to believe that this time last year, Bayanda Walaza was a relatively unknown name beyond South African junior athletics. In...
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Thathe Msimango
Feb 62 min read
'We are still on the lookout for someone' - Ngcobo talks new board as CMA continues its search for a new Race Director
Since electing nine new members to the board of the Comrades Marathon Association last November, the association has now added a new...
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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 42 min read
'I will just close my mouth and open my legs' - Tete Dijana buries ghosts of Comrades 2024 and looks to 2025
After a disappointing 2024, Tete Dijana is upbeat about 2025. The two-time Comrades Marathon champion has enjoyed a solid start to the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 32 min read
'They deserve it' - Social runners cash in as Oldknow wins at Hollywood AC Gauteng Awards
As the 2025 season gets underway, many of the country's clubs have begun the year by looking back at the successes of 2024. This weekend,...
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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 312 min read
'I'm looking forward to this exciting journey' - Mabhida secures Michaelhouse coaching gig
Renowned South African athletics coach Xolani Mabhida has secured a big coaching opportunity with Michaelhouse. Mabhida will coach...
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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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Lebohang Pita
Jan 292 min read
'I've changed distances from short to long' - Kabelo Melamu on joining Nedbank
Merely two days after switching from Boxer AC to the Nedbank Running Club, Kabelo Melamu won the Johnson Crane Hire Marathon men's 21.1km...
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Thathe Msimango
Jan 282 min read
Orcas Academy launch new 50km race
On Monday 27 January, Orcas Academy successfully launched the inaugural Orcas 50km Ultra-Marathon scheduled to take place on the 20th of...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 273 min read
'It's important to honour these people while they are still alive' - Tannie Ans & Bra Sponge celebrated at ASA Awards
While giving his speech before calling up the recipients of this year’s Presidential Lifetime achievement Awards, ASA President James...
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