Fresh off their golden performances at the Boxer Super Run Durban in October, Ryan Mphahlele and Glenrose Xaba brought their winning form to Jozi - claiming the crowns as King and Queen of the 5km at the inaugural Boxer Super Run Joburg, held at Marks Park Sports Club yesterday (Sunday, 9 November 2025). Mphahlele crossed the finish line first in the ELITE MEN'S WAVE in an impressive time of 14:20 seconds on a tough course. Finishing strongly Bennett Seloyi made up three pos

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

South African long distance sensation Adriaan Wildschutt showcased his talent with a remarkable 59:13 21km debut at the Valencia Half-Marathon in Valencia, Spain today (Sunday, 26 October). Apart from producing a world class clocking at the first time of asking, what made Wildschutt's accomplishment even more outstanding, was that he established a new South African Half-Marathon record, surpassing the previous national record of 59:36 held by Stephen Mokoka by 23 seconds.  "I

Vosloorus middle-distance sensation Karabo Ntholeng is fired up to make his mark when he lines up at the Central Gauteng Athletics 10km championships, which have been incorporated into the Tembisa Mile, on Sunday 26 October . Fresh from a commanding win at the Tommy Malone Memorial race on October 19 at the Boksburg City Stadium – where he blazed through the men's 15km in in 48:14 – the Maxed Elite athlete is riding a wave of confidence. With his eyes firmly set on another st

Following a difficult injury-riddled three years, during which she struggled to recreate the mercurial form that saw her win the national 10km title in lightening quick 32:10 in October 2021, Tayla Kavanagh is finally making good on her considerable promise. The Hollywood Athletics Club top runner clocked a lifetime best 31:41 to win the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 10km Peace Run on Saturday 18 October by over a minute from Carina Viljoen (33:05) and Irvette Van Zyl (33:32). Ka

Following a prolonged absence due to injury, former South African 10km record holder Precious Mashele is gradually re-establishing himself in the sport. Mashele missed the first half of the 2025 season before making his return at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on September 24 where he clocked a solid 30:36 on a challenging and hilly course. On October 12, Mashele continued his progress, recording 14:26 in the Boxer Super Run Durban 5km race to finish 15th overall. Speakin

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

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon is just a few days away and some of the world’s fastest marathoners are arriving in South Africa's coastal city to compete in a world-class event, with many seeking a fast time. In the men's race, local hopes will be pinned on three-time champion Stephen Mokoka, the country's marathon record holder Elroy Gelant, reigning Half-Marathon Champion Thabang Mosiako, and Adam Lipschitz to challenge East Africans for the top honours .  Despite his recent

Zanele Maisa and Benkosi Maqwara rose above the challenge of Alexandra's demanding hills to reign supreme at the Zet Sinqe Series Run 3, storming to victory in the women’s and men's 5km races at the Altrec Sports Complex on October 11. Maisa, who will is likely to represent South Africa at next year's World Athletics cross-country championships in the USA after her fifth place in the women's 10km at the ASA trials, showed her class in the women's race, winning by almost thre

Battling through rain-soaked streets and slippery turns, South Africa’s long-distance star Irvette van Zyl and Paulus Daniel of Namibia rose above the elements to claim the women’s and men’s half-marathon titles at the inaugural CAA Region 5 Marathon in Pretoria yesterday. Van Zyl, known for her relentless pace and racing grit, powered to yet another commanding win to secure the R50 000 prize money, while Daniel delivered a composed and tactical performance to outlast a compe

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