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'I want to become a champion like Semenya and Sekgodiso' – 800m junior sensation Boipelo Maroga
Rising middle-distance star Boipelo Maroga is chasing history. The promising Nedbank Running Club junior has set her sights on breaking the magical two-minute barrier in the 800m, a feat achieved by only six South African women – Caster Semenya, Prudence Sekgodiso, Charne Swart, Zelda Pretorius, Ilse Wicksell and Eranne van Zyl. Maroga who is pictured here at the Alexandra leg of the Zet Sinqe Series specializes in the 800m and 1500m. Photo Credit: Lebogang Pita. Driven by a

Lebohang Pita
Nov 52 min read
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'I know I can achieve more if I put in the work' - AFS top talent Molantwa Maleho
Rising Athletics Free State (AFS) middle-distance runner Molantwa Maleho is fast making a name for himself on the national stage, proving that dedication and discipline can turn raw talent into golden results. After bursting onto the scene at last year's ASA cross-country championships in Vanderbijlpark with a blistering win in the Boys' U8 1km race (3:37), the youngster showed his performance was no fluke as he did it again in 2025. Maleho on top of the podium at the 2025 AS

Lebohang Pita
Oct 152 min read
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'Sesi wa Masai is my hero' -Moletjie rising star Kamogelo Machaka on how Caster Semenya inspires her
Caster Semenya's reign on the global stage has left an indelible mark on South African athletics and now her legacy is sparking the next...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 12 min read
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'Hard work is the main thing' – Casper de Villiers on Athletics Free State's development success
The Athletics Free State (AFS) development programme stole the spotlight at the recent ASA cross-country championships in Middelburg,...

Lebohang Pita
Sep 172 min read
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'I always keep my eyes on the end goal of the Olympic Games' - Davida Strong ready to represent SA in Eswatini
Davida Strong announced her arrival on the big stage with a fearless performance at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) senior track and...

Lebohang Pita
Aug 202 min read
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'It has boosted my confidence' – Bohang Qhoaisa on his victory at the ASA mile championships
By storming to victory in the U11 to U13 boys' road mile at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) half-marathon, 5km and mile championships in...

Lebohang Pita
Aug 62 min read
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'It felt amazing to come home with two golds' – De Villiers Lamprecht on Region 5 Games
At just 17, middle-distance runner De Villiers Lamprecht is making a name for himself as one of South Africa's most promising middle...

Lebohang Pita
Jul 302 min read
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'I hope this will bring me closer to my Olympic dream' - Bekker wins gold and silver at AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia
Middle-distance firebrand Michael Bekker delivered on his pledge to help South Africa win medals at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in...

Lebohang Pita
Jul 102 min read
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'I was born for sprinting' - Talented teen Rumé Burger reflects on SA Champs success
National 200m champion Rumé Burger demonstrated the importance of believing in one’s abilities when she stunned her seniors at the...

Lebohang Pita
Jun 33 min read
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'She's one of the best' - Steeplechase sensation Jade Doran to represent SA at the CAA U18 & U20 Champs
National U18 2Â 000m steeplechase champion Jade Doran expressed pride and joy after being selected in the SA U18 team to represent the...

Lebohang Pita
May 222 min read
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'It's just the beginning' - Koekemoer introduces himself to the world
Praised for his storming third leg that put South Africa in a winning position, Leendert Koekemoer has become an overnight star after his...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 143 min read
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'It took a lot of work to be where I am' - Hannah Hope Vermaak downs Jingqi, Mboma & seniors in Botswana ahead of SA Champs
After defeating SA U18 record holder Viwe Jingqi and the Namibian pair of Olympic 200m silver medalist Christine Mboma and Beatrice...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 172 min read
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Ndubueze and Sampson star on opening day of t+f grand final
Day one of the Track+Field grand final got off to a glittering start at the University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium yesterday (April...

Lebohang Pita
Apr 112 min read
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'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...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Feb 193 min read
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'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...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 293 min read
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'We help each other improve' - Bredenkamp brothers upbeat about 2025
Wian and Hanru Bredenkamp are brothers whose talent for discus, shot put and javelin has taken them beyond throwing things around on the...

Lebohang Pita
Jan 222 min read
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'I know what I'm capable of' - Jeppe sprint sensation Manavhela joins Curro Hazeldean
As they continue on their quest to give opportunity to the next generation of Olympians, while positioning Curro Hazeldean as one of the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jan 172 min read
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"I was motivated" - Chelsea van Dyk after winning her fourth title of the year
Chelsea van Dyk was so dominant in the U13 girls' 1500m final at the ASA sub-youth track and field championships in Bloemfontein that one...

Lebohang Pita
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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'There are big opportunities' - Khotso Mokena tells coaches at launch of new school sports programme in Ratanda
As Olympian Khotso Mokoena addressed the audience at the Khanya-Lesedi School of Sport Specialisation in Ratanda on 25 November, the five...

Lebohang Pita
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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'I want to dominate' - Brakpan Boy Cayde de Waal looks to continue good form in US NJCAA
One of the most fulfilling moments middle distance runner Cayde de Waal has experienced since his switch to the USA was his outstanding...

Lebohang Pita
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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