Charles Baloyi
Kekana unearth's Future Champions in Mpumalanga
Veteran runner Johannes Kekana does not want to take his knowledge to the grave with him. The 48 year old has decided to start ploughing...
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Charles Baloyi
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Nzima in a race against time to qualify for Tokyo 2021
Sibusiso Nzima is in a race against time in his bid to qualify for the Olympic Games. When the Nedbank Running Club athlete blew out the...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Mulaudzi ready for Mandela run
Leading SA runner Collen Mulaudzi is raring to go ahead of the Nelson Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run virtual event taking place on...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
Steyn stays grounded amid talk of an Olympic medal
As the Tokyo Olympics draw closer, many are beginning to believe that in Gerda Steyn, South Africa has a real medal prospect. Aside from...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
Lockdown gave me time to be a mom - Irvette van Zyl
SA marathon sensation Irvette van Zyl says the COVID-19 pandemic gave her time to focus on her role of being a wife and a mother to her...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
Mokoena not yet ready to retire
Despite being left out of the Olympic preparations squad by Athletics SA (ASA), long jump superstar Khotso Crocodile Mokoena is not yet...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Comrades announce new sponsorship deal
After losing a key sponsor in Bonitas earlier this year, The Comrades Marathon Association received a shot in the arm today with the...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
North West athletes still waiting for Covid-19 relief funding
Prominent SA road runner Thabang Mosiako has opened up about his frustrations after months of waiting for Covid-19 relief funding that is...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
Pillay races to second as van Niekerk withdraws
Lythe Pillay finished second in his first official senior men’s race at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom last night. The 17 year...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Nov 17, 2020
- 2 min
Lythe Pillay to race his idol Wayde van Niekerk in Potch tonight
400m teenage sensation Lythe Pillay will race against his hero Wayde van Niekerk in Potchefstroom tonight. After opening his 2020...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Semenya withdrew from AGN 5 000m
The poster girl of SA athletics, Caster Semenya, did not honour her invitation to take part in the Athletics Gauteng North meeting at the...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Nov 15, 2020
- 3 min
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Here's how it works: The promoter is www.thetoprunner.co.za which is a division of Mosibodi Whitehead Media whose registered office is at...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Nov 13, 2020
- 1 min
Semenya to race 5 000m at AGN Track Meet tomorrow
The Top Runner has learnt that Caster Semenya will race the 5 000m at the Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) meeting in Tshwane tomorrow. The...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
ASA unmoved on Semenya's inclusion in Olympic prep squad
Athletics SA (ASA) president Aleck Skhosana has defended the federation’s decision to include Caster Semenya in their Olympic Games...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
AAC hailed for successful first race after lockdown
Alberton Athletic Club Chairman Anton Ferreira believes it was a blessing in disguise that they had such a small field for their race on...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
Bosman wants the real thing.
SA road running veteran Charne Bosman is not a fan of virtual races. The 45 year-old won the Sanlam Cape Town virtual marathon Pretoria...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
'Be careful when returning to competition' - Seme
Athletics SA (ASA) granted athletes the green light to train and compete again. There’s excitement everywhere as track meets return and...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Family man Mokoka looks ahead to Tokyo 2021
SA road running sensation Stephen Lesego Mokoka is enjoying fatherhood. The four-time Shanghai Marathon champion says the Covid-19...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
Covid-19 Good for Wayde - Jean Verster
The Covid-19 pandemic is a blessing in disguise for South African athletes. These are the words of respected coach and Athletics Central...
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Charles Baloyi
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
TUKS SET FOR FIRST ATHLETICS MEET IN SIX MONTHS
The University of Pretoria will host its first athletics meeting in six months on Wednesday. Athletics SA (ASA) suspended the season due...
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