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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
'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
'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
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
'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
'Our focus for this year is reaching the final' - Fourie & coach celebrate new record ahead of WC
Almost five years to the day after Rikenette Steenkamp set a new 100m hurdles SA record, Marione Fourie followed suit at precisely the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 4, 20232 min read
'I train with lions' - Thembisa Mile 10km Champ Chris Mhlanga off to World Student Games
When University Sports South Africa (USSA) named the team that will represent the country at the World Student Games in August, it came...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 30, 20233 min read
'Before I thought talent alone can take you places' - Much improved Mkhwanazi eyes Absa DURBAN 10K
Rising star Bongelani Mkhwanazi believes his decision to start working with coach Xolani Mabhida is what has taken his career in a new...
Thathe Msimango
Jun 28, 20232 min read
'It’s good that we're both doing well' - SA record under threat as Mphahlele & Tshite race Ostrava
After winning the national 1500m title in 2019, Ryan Mphahlele was hailed as the coming man in South African middle distance running. But...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 27, 20232 min read
'I'm in a new season' - Wayne Spies goes from 10:54 to 5:42 at 50 years old
At 50 years old most Comrades runners are getting slower. Not Wayne Spies. The man who was born in September 1972, ran his fastest ever...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Xaba dreams of national record after going sub 32 to move up to third on SA All-Time 10km list
Despite the dominance of Ethiopians Tadu Nare (31:26) and Selam Gebre (31:37) who claimed first and second spot respectively during...
Thathe Msimango
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Tshite still hungry for more after running 3:32 to move up to second on SA All-Time 1500m list
South African middle distance sensation Tshepo Tshite says consistency is the key behind his excellent performances on track this season....
Thathe Msimango
Jun 20, 20232 min read
'I'm a family man. It's athletics and nothing else' - Mbambani named as World Champs Marathon coach
After guiding Melikhaya Frans to the best 42,2km performance in the country last year, it comes as little surprise that Michael Mbambani...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 20, 20232 min read
'I wanted to run well so that I can find a new club' - Photo celebrates fourth gold & Comrades PB
After Murray & Roberts that they would not be continuing their sponsorship of the running club beyond the 2023 Comrades Marathon, top...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Kayla Jacobs looks to World 5 km Champs ahead of National 5km Champs in Nasrec
After setting new personal bests over One Mile, 3000m, 5000m and 5km this year, Kyla Jacobs is in the form of her life. The 28-year-old...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 14, 20232 min read
ASA seek SASCOC & govt endorsement to host World Half Marathon Championships in Nelson Mandela Bay
Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi is confident that they will get the necessary support from the South African Sports...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 13, 20232 min read
'Stick to your routine' - Lindsey Parry's pre-race advice for Comrades novices
With 17 920 athletes set to line up for this year's Comrades Marathon, coach Lindsey Parry is advising novices to stick to their race...
Thathe Msimango
Jun 9, 20232 min read
'I'm feeling good. I'm feeling great' - Mhlakwana ready for Comrades
After earning his first Comrades Marathon gold medal last year, Nkosikhona Mhlakwana is ready for the 96th edition of the race which...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 9, 20232 min read
'I'm still shocked about my performance' - Glenrose Xaba moves into top 3 on SA All-Time 21km list
Glenrose Xaba made history when she finished in second place behind Kenya's Betty Chepkemoi (1:08:33) at the Nelson Mandela Bay Half...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 6, 20232 min read
'It's just an awesome feeling' - Taylon Bieldt sets new SA 100mH record
Taylon Bieldt underlined her status as one of the most talented and versatile sprinters of her generation when she set a new SA 100m...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 5, 20232 min read
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