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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 5, 20243 min read
"She's my queen" - Glenrose Xaba dedicates 2024 SPAR Grand Prix title to her beloved gogo
Eight months ago before she had even run a single race of the Grand Prix, Glenrose Xaba boldly announced that not only did she want to...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 5, 20242 min read
CGA place Mazibuko on leave of absence as Trust members wage war for the soul of the Soweto Marathon
Just days after celebrating the successful staging of the 29th edition of the race, the Soweto Marathon has once again been thrown into...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 4, 20242 min read
'I'm very happy' - Khonkhobe and Khatala triumph at africanbank Soweto Marathon
Onalenna Khonkhobe danced over the finish line after claiming a maiden victory at the africanbnak Soweto Marathon. Running in his very...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 2, 20243 min read
'I always try my level best' - Mphakathi looks to become first man to defend Soweto title since 2016
With five gold medals in the last eight editions of the race, Ntsindiso Mphakathi will start as the overwhelming, favourite when he lines...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 31, 20242 min read
'Whenever I go to a race, I want to win it' - Mudzinganyama targets glory at africanbank Soweto Marathon
2023 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon champion Givemore Mudzinganyama is confident that he has prepared well enough to emerge victorious...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 30, 20242 min read
"It's good to have such competition" says sprinting sensation Faith Konde after her win at Curro Podium South
Sprinter Faith Konde believes the strong competition with other top junior athletes like her 200m rival Ashley Cornelius, motivates her...
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 29, 20242 min read
'YASDI to assist athletes plan for life beyond sports' says Khotso Mokoena at the launch of his institute
Olympic silver medalist Khotso Mokoena is on a mission to help athletes find their identity outside of their sport to make their...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 28, 20243 min read
Cronje returns from 2-year absence with victory at SA Run 4 Cancer Ultra Marathon
As the nation's top runners rested after last week's Sanlam Cape Town Marathon or before Sunday's African Bank Soweto Marathon, a...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 27, 20243 min read
Potch Track Club dominates Thembisa Mile as Gelant wins 10km & Munnik takes star-studded mile
Having first grabbed the attention of the athletics loving public as a promising schoolboy athlete some ten years ago, Luan Munnik has...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 25, 20243 min read
'It's good to be back' - Viljoen to end fruitful SA road running season at Thembisa Mile
After setting two 10km personal bests in a month, Carina Viljoen is beginning to make a name for herself as a promising 10km athlete....
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Destination Race: Letsgo Potch Marathon boasts top runners, great vibe and unique small-town atmosphere
As the the country's bigger Athletics South Africa (ASA) federations situated in South Africa’s metropolitan areas battle to find space...
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 23, 20242 min read
'I want to win my category' - Shot Putter Liane Snooker targets glory at ASA Sub-Youth Champs in December
Young shot putter Liane Snooker spun powerfully and let out a scream as she fired her final throw in the U13 girls’ Shot Put at the...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 22, 20243 min read
'I still don't believe it' - Mofokeng praises Gelant & Potch Track Club after massive PB and top 10 at Cape Town Marathon
On Sunday 20 October, South African athletics lovers witnessed some breath taking performances during the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 22, 20243 min read
'Our target was the SA Record' - Xaba's pacemaker Benedict Moeng tells us how they smashed the Cape Town Marathon
As the plaudits continue to pour in after her historic win during Sunday's (20 October) Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, Glenrose Xaba has been...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 19, 20242 min read
'Comrades teaches you about yourself' - Makhi takes home Spirit of Comrades Award for Sub-Halala Bus
Revered around the world as the biggest, oldest and most famous ultramarathon, the Comrades Marathon is also loved for being a pioneer in...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 18, 20242 min read
'I'll be happy with any time since it's my debut' - Xaba targets top 5 at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
With the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon scheduled to take place this weekend, all eyes are on Glenrose Xaba to see how her much anticipated...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 18, 20242 min read
'The course is challenging' - The Diepkloof Half Marathon: essential training for the Soweto Marathon
Billed as the perfect preparation for the Soweto Marathon, the Diepkloof Half Marathon is one of the oldest township races in South...
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Thathe Msimango
Oct 17, 20243 min read
'I'm excited to see how we can work together' - Cian Oldknow targets top 5 at Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
After an incredible year during which she produced 2:25:08 on debut at the Sevilla Marathon 2024, Cian Oldknow has set her sights on...
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Lebohang Pita
Oct 16, 20242 min read
'I hope for a podium at nationals' - Mieke van der Merwe looks for a fourth national age-group title
Hurdler Mieke van der Merwe's down to earth attitude and insatiable desire for improvement are just some of the attributes that could...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Olympic medals & world records - The man behind the Curro sprint success Thabo Matebedi shares the secret to his success
In the race to be named 2024 Athletics South Africa (ASA) coach of the year award, Thabo Matebedi is streaks ahead of many of his...
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