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Uncertainty of #Tokyo2021 reminds Meyer of Barcelona '92 as she advises athletes to stay focused
With less than two months to go before the Olympic Games officially kickoff in Tokyo, there are still calls for the global sporting event...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 9, 20212 min read
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"Age is no limitation" says 63 year old runner and Karateka
When Josia Thugwane won the closest ever Olympic Marathon at Atlanta in 1996 to become South Africa's first black gold medalist, he had...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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Lagos withdraw as hosts of African Champs as Semenya runs out of competitions to qualify for Tokyo
Caster Semenya's hopes of using the African Championships to qualify for the Olympic Games have been dashed after it was revealed that...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 4, 20212 min read
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"It's possible if we get the correct pacing," says Mathiba as he tackles 50km World Record
Phillimon Mathiba is confident that he can do damage at the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km race in Gqeberha on Sunday. The...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 20, 20212 min read
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Ashworth joins Phantane to help develop elite female runners
Just five months after joining Boxer Athletics Club, South African ultra-marathon star Ann Ashworth has moved to Phantane Athletics Club....

Thathe Msimango
May 12, 20212 min read
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Kumalo opens new Orcas Academy clubhouse
Ultra Marathon specialist Prodigal Kumalo finally unveiled his new Orcas Academy building in Inanda township in Durban. Kumalo founded...

Thathe Msimango
May 11, 20212 min read
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AMPU President Bester hits back at detractors as clubs push a motion of no confidence
A storm is brewing in the east as clubs in the embattled Athletics Mpumalanga (AMPU) are pushing a motion of no confidence against their...

Thathe Msimango
May 6, 20214 min read
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'I almost gave up on running,' reveals Mashele as he celebrates his first SA 21km title
The only person that Precious Mashele respects more than Stephen Mokoka is Hendrick Ramaala. The eyes of this usually quiet man light up...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 3, 20213 min read
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Madoko Ndhlovu raises funds for wheelchairs by running 400km from Pretoria to Makhado in 5 days
By the time the sun sets today a group of eight runners will be have arrived in Polokwane after leaving the Union Buildings in Pretoria...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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SA 800m champion Tshite happy with progress and remains confident of qualifying for Tokyo 2021
Everything is going according to plan for Tshepo Tshite as he works towards a maiden Olympic appearance. Three weeks after winning the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 23, 20212 min read
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Presidential candidate Moloi promises to focus on development should he win ASA Elections
Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) President James Moloi wants to bring back interprovincial races if he gets elected as the new president...

Thathe Msimango
Apr 22, 20212 min read
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Verster admits that ACNW is broke after being hit hard by Covid19 lockdown
Athletics Central North West (ACNW) President Jean Verster has confirmed that the federation is broke after being has been hit hard by...

Thathe Msimango
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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Mathanga steals the show as he is crowned SA 10 000m champion
KwaZulu-Natal golden boy Mbuleli Mathanga continued his fine form as he destroyed a quality field to be crowned South Africa's new 10...

Thathe Msimango
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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James Moloi to challenge Aleck Skhosana for ASA top job
Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) president James Moloi will challenge Aleck Skhosana for Athletics South Africa's (ASA) top job at the...

Charles Baloyi
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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'Reach for the stars and then land on the moon' says Gerda Steyn as she looks towards the Olympics
When one considers that she only started running for fun in 2014, Gerda Steyn's achievements are truly astonishing and speak of a...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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Gert Thys threatens legal action against ASA as elections draw closer
In two days, Athletics South Africa (ASA) will reveal the list of the officials that will contest for the elections taking place on 8 May...

Charles Baloyi
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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'We are targeting a gold medal in the 100m' - Simbine's coach
Commonwealth Games 100m champion Akani Simbine's heart is set on doing the double at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in July. Simbine's...

Charles Baloyi
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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'I am so emotional and happy,' says van Zyl after qualifying for Tokyo 2021
South African marathon star Irvette Van Zyl is over the moon after smashing her personal best by over 2 minutes to qualify for the...

Thathe Msimango
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Tuks replaces Pilditch as SA Champs host stadium
The newly renovated Pilditch Stadium in Tshwane will no longer host the SA Senior Track and Field Championships scheduled to take place...

Charles Baloyi
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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Kumalo to tackle 50km world record as Nedbank splurges on prize money
Ultra Marathon specialist Prodigal Kumalo will be amongst the invited athletes in an attempt to break the 50km world record at a race on...

Thathe Msimango
Apr 9, 20212 min read
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