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'Put your body under subjection and tell it you're not tired, it's not cold' - Warrior Ric
Few can do a better job of motivating even the most reluctant couch potato across the finish line than Ricardo Gressel. If that name...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 19, 20212 min read
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Mfunzi joins Mabhida's stable as she sets her eye on Comrades glory
Rising South African ultra-marathon starlet Ntombisentu Mfunzi to be coached by Xolani Mabhida in a bid for next year's Comrades Marathon...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 19, 20212 min read
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67-year old Stacey runs and cycles 67km for Mandela Day to raise funds for TB
Of all the things known about the most celebrated world leader of the twentieth century, very few people know that the late Nelson...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 18, 20212 min read
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Walking for change - Leilani Kuter's story
There can be no denying the therapeutic benefits of exercise. Runners' High as it is fondly known is that feeling of deep joy that comes...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 12, 20212 min read
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It will be different this time - Mokoka
After finishing in fifth place at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, Stephen Mokoka is aiming to go one better when he represents...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 12, 20212 min read
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'You don't need to relocate to Pretoria to be considered as a top sprinter' says Olympian Nene
Durban-based sprinter Zakithi Nene is delighted to be included in the Team SA's Olympic squad. The 23-year-old is amongst four athletes...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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Van Deventer concerned about lack of 1500m athletes in SA Olympic team
Olympian Juan Van Deventer is surprised not to see any South African 1 500m athletes named into the Tokyo Olympics squad. In the final...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 7, 20212 min read
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Gerda Steyn not ruling out possibility of winning an Olympic medal as she prepares for tactical race
After Caster Semenya failed to qualify in the 5000m, many argue that Team South Africa is lacking a medal hopeful when it comes to female...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 6, 20212 min read
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SABC broadcast deal with ASA is almost done - Rathbone
SABC Sport Boss Gary Rathbone has revealed that they are close to concluding a new broadcast deal with Athletics South Africa (ASA). The...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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Mundell overjoyed to be a 3-time Olympian & aiming for top 10 finish in Tokyo
South African walking star Marc Mundell is hoping to make his last mark in the country's colours at the upcoming rescheduled Olympic...

Thathe Msimango
Jul 1, 20213 min read
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Mphahlele and Sibiya to pace as ASA give Mashele and Mathanga one last chance to qualify
Newly elected Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi is adamant that athletics will emerge as one of the best sporting codes...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 28, 20212 min read
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ASA Road Commission backs postponement of Durban SPAR 10km as athletes test positive for Covid19
The Durban leg of the Spar Grand Prix Women's 10k race has been postponed due to the high number of Covid19 cases, especially in Gauteng....

Thathe Msimango
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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Xaba wants history to repeat itself as SPAR Grand Prix kicks off in Durban
South African middle and long distance starlet Glenrose Xaba is aiming to continue her fantastic recent form when running in Durban on...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 24, 20212 min read
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Mabhida revives old club with backing from local businessman
Prominent South African athletics coach Xolani Mabhida has decided to revive his old athletics club - Speed Xplosion. Mabhida, who led...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Former ASA Development Officer Boycie Ntlwane passes away
Tributes are pouring in for late former athletics administrator Boycie Ntlwane who passed away earlier this week. Ntlwane who was a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Add THRESHHold MSM to get the most out of your training
With the vaccination programme underway and spring not too far away, now is the time to begin a marathon training plan for a 42,2km race...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Motsau sets eyes on Olympic qualification after setting new national 3000m record
Middle distance sensation Jerry Motsau is still in disbelief that he is the new South African 3 000m record holder. Motsau provided an...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Maswanganyi relishing Olympic dream
South African sprinter Phatutshedzo Shaun Maswanganyi is delighted to have clocked Olympic qualifying times in both the 100m and 200m to...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 18, 20212 min read
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No Incentives for Olympic medal winners - SASCOC
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympics Committee (SASCOC) President Barry Hendricks has confirmed that there will be no...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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42 consecutive Comrades medals: How 63 year old Wietse keeps going
Amongst those nursing their aches and pains today after completing the full 90km of the #ComradesCentenaryHopeChallenge yesterday is...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 14, 20212 min read
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