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Charles Baloyi
Nov 25, 20203 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 13, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
'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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Hope with every step - #MondayMotivation
What’s that old saying about motivation being like taking a bath? Something about having to do it everyday in order for it to work. The...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 2, 20202 min read
'Anything is possible' - Gerda Steyn
After coming within 16 seconds of breaking the 24-year old SA record at the London Marathon yesterday, it’s hard to believe that Gerda...
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Mosibodi Whitehead
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Running Strong at 89 - Legendary Larkin makes it look easy
For many runners, a birthday presents a unique opportunity to celebrate life by doing what you love most - running. It has become the...
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