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'We've kept our word and selected every single athlete' - ASA confident ahead of World Champs
Of all the 17 athletes that have ever won an individual medal for South Africa at a World Championships, only four have ever achieved the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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'I feel happy' -Irvette van Zyl ready for World Champs after winning Joburg Totalsports Women's Race
On the day that Athletics South Africa released the final team that will represent the country at the World Championships, Irvette van...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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'We took our eyes off the ball' - Mandela Day Marathon postponed
KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) bosses have confirmed the postponement of the Mandela Day Marathon. Although the regional federation had...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 9, 20232 min read
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Doctors told Musa Zweni that he would never run again but he went from 8:56 to 5:58 at Comrades 2023
When Musa Zweni tore his ACL his dreams of becoming a professional footballer were dashed. Told that he would never play football again,...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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'5km is very important' - New fast 5km race set for Durban in October. The Boxer Super Run.
Most seasoned South African runners would never dream of entering a 5km race. In fact, in this ultra and marathon mad corner of the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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'I've been very smart in my training' - Mthembu ahead of long jump at World University Games
Even though he admits that it has been difficult to balance his studies with his fledgling athletic career, Asande Mthembu is confident...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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'There's nothing that you cannot achieve if you are determined' - Tebogo Masehla
As we look ahead to the World Championships which get underway in the Hungarian city of Budapest on the 19th of August, local middle...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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'I'm so happy because it shows that there's improvement' - Leeto downs big guns to win Foskor 21km
When Mathews Leeto said he wanted to spend 2023 improving his times over the shorter distances before graduating to the marathon - he...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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'I'm able to make a difference in the lives of people that I coach' - Dave Adams tells us his story
After guiding Tete Dijana to a second successive Comrades Marathon victory in the fastest ever Down Run time this year, Dave Adams has...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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'It is still kind of surreal to me' - Record breaker Wildschutt says he was inspired by Elroy Gelant
South African distance running sensation Adriaan Wildschutt says all his latest accomplishments are simply the result of the hard work he...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 22, 20233 min read
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'KZN runners are so talented' - Bong'musa Mthembu ready to build future KZN champions
For the first time since 2013, not a single KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) runner finished inside the top ten at the 2023 Comrades...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 19, 20233 min read
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'Its a simple secret; consistency' - 5 PB's in 3 months for Oldknow as she prepares for World Champs
That she is inside the overall top ten and amongst the top five South African athletes taking part in the 2023 SPAR Women's Grand Prix,...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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'I want to inspire the youth' - Tete Dijana to take on Fortress Running Series Venda race on Sunday
After winning the race when it took place in Rustenburg last year, Tete Dijana has confirmed that he will once again be taking part in...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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'I'm so happy' - Sosibo on cloud nine after top performances ahead of World Half Marathon Champs
On a windy day when all eyes were on World Record holder Yalemzerf Yehualaw as she delivered a distance running masterclass to win the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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'I'm happy with the progress' - Nene continues to build good form ahead of Silesia Diamond League
Despite starting his European summer track and field season with unfavourable results, South African sprint sensation Zakithi Nene has...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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'Manage your low moments' - Advice from Ryan Sandes about how to survive tough conditions
During a week when many South Africans are simply trying to stay warm amidst a cold snap that saw snowfall in Johannesburg for the first...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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'Injuries frustrated me but I never gave up' - Seboko wins Absa DUBRAN 10K to join 27 minute club
While his talent was never in question, Kabelo Seboko underlined his status as a world class athlete when he dispatched a quality field...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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'When I come to SA it is special for me' - Stella Chesang targets another record at Absa DURBAN 10K
Whenever Stella Chesang sets foot in South Africa, she delivers world class performances. The Commonwealth Games 10 000m gold medalist...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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Scott targets Mo Farah's national record as Mashele aims for victory at Absa RYC DURBAN 10K
Better known for exploits on the track, Marc Scott is hoping to use the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K to make a name for himself as a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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'I'm still strong' - Mosehla says 5000m track background is key to his Comrades success at 80yrs old
By completing in the 2023 Comrades Marathon in 9:26:10, Johannes Mosehla made history. Not only did the 81-year old from Limpopo become...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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