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'He shared his knowledge freely' - The late Oom Pierre Blignaut celebrated for his contribution to shot put & discuss
In a country where shot put and discus throw are not the dominant track and field discipline, one man made a name for himself by putting...

Thathe Msimango
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Xolani Mabhida identifies future champions & polishes top runners at successful December training camp
Following nearly three weeks of a December training camp during which he put various runners through their paces, renowned South African...

Thathe Msimango
Dec 29, 20232 min read


'You do it and want more' - Maxime Chaumeton reflects on 5km SA Record and Paris2024
While many South Africans will have unwrapped their Christmas presents when they woke up this morning, for Maxime Chaumeton Christmas...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 25, 20232 min read


Prodigal Khumalo celebrates success of first official Orcas Challenge
While many South Africans take the quiet weeks in late December and early January to spend time with family and celebrate the new year,...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 22, 20232 min read


'I love what I'm doing' - The Natasha Felix story
For some running is a healthy from the routine of daily life. For others it's a way to make a living. But for some, running is an act of...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 21, 20233 min read


'He was a fierce competitor' - Bester & Mieklejohn remember late fellow Comrades gold medalist Theo Rafiri
Tributes continue to pour in for late Comrades gold medalist Theo Rafiri who took his last breath over the weekend. The 57-year-old ...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 21, 20233 min read


'I hope 2024 will be a good year for me' - Farida Zwane wins Lesedi AC Reconciliation Day 21km
The 16th of December 2023 will go down as one of the most memorable days of Farida Zwane's career. Running through the streets of her...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 17, 20232 min read


Ramakongoana and Mbhele win big as Xcel reward 2023 excellence
After a successful 2023 running season Xcel Running Club rewarded excellencing by honouring their top performers at an awards ceremony...

Thathe Msimango
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Special General Meeting leaves CGA President Khanyile sidelined pending outcome of forensic report
The battle to lead Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) took another turn this weekend when a special general meeting upheld the decision...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Kubheka ends season with victory at Mandela Day Marathon 10km
With the Mandela Day Marathon being staged on Saturday 9 December for the first time in four years, athletes flocked in numbers despite...

Thathe Msimango
Dec 10, 20232 min read


'Don't drop the ball' - Mr. Mnandi Bus' advice on training during the festive season
With more than 80% of the 23000-entry cap for next year’s Comrades Marathon having being sold and the entry process expected to close...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 8, 20232 min read


New Race Alert! Adreach Alex 10k coming to CGA on 21 March 2024
Not for decades has there been a race in Alexandra Township. But that all changed this morning when the Run Alex Athletics Club announced...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 7, 20233 min read


'I see a lot of improvement' - Thembisa Mile race walking champ Philasande Mlambo reflects on 2023
At 21 years old Philasande Mlambo believes that he is on the cusp of becoming one the country’s best race walkers. The Durban University...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 6, 20232 min read


'I had a long break' - Gerda Steyn bounces back from Comrades with SA Record in Valencia
Gerda Steyn underlined her status as South Africa’s best marathon athlete of her generation when she broke her own national record at the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 4, 20232 min read


70-year-old Saunders targets age group half marathon World Record at NMB 1 City Marathon
Known for it's fast courses, Nelson Mandela Bay will host it's final major road running event of the year this weekend where athletes...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Dec 1, 20232 min read


KZN Provincial Government throws weight behind Mandela Day Marathon
In spite of the concerns raised by the uMngeni Municipality, organisers of the 2023 Mandela Day Marathon insist that the race will go...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 30, 20232 min read


'I kept motivating myself that its gonna be the best year for me' - Thabang Mosiako on 2023 success
As one of the standout performers of the season, Thabang Mosiako will look back on 2023 as the year he transformed from talented top...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 30, 20233 min read


'I'm enjoying the ride' - World Student Games gold medalist Marlie Viljoen reflects on great 2023
Reflecting on 2023, Marli Viljoen is more than satisfied with the way that she performed. The 23-year-old from Pretoria East achieved...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 28, 20232 min read


'Next year I'm aiming big' - Tumisho Magakwe targets 2024 TNU 50km title defence and Comrades glory
Despite enjoying a productive year that saw him win the inaugural Tshwane North Ultra 50km and feature on more than one podium including...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Katlehong AC's 11-year-old Myeki shines with 3:38 1200m clocking at CGA Sub Youth Provincial Champs
Not since the 2017 World Championships has South African won a major athletics medal on the global stage. And whenever the national team...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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