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"I want to make sure that I leave everything out there on the track," - Dominique Scott
While Sifan Hassan's new 10 000m World Record set the meet alight, it was Dominique Scott's 7th place finish that got many South Africans...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 7, 20212 min read


"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


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


Gelant Olympic preparations on track after running 2:11:22 to win Retail Capital Ilanga Marathon
South Africa long-distance sensation Elroy Gelant says his preparations for the rescheduled 2021 Tokyo Olympics are on track after...

Thathe Msimango
May 31, 20212 min read


New PB's for Mashele and Semenya - but no Olympic Qualification
Although they failed to hit the Olympic qualifying standards, Precious Mashele and Caster Semenya set the Kings Park Athletics Stadium...

Thathe Msimango
May 29, 20212 min read


Phantane unveil an indoor gym and training facility in Indwendwe
Phantane Athletics Club added yet another milestone achievement this year when they unveiled an indoor gym and training facility on...

Thathe Msimango
May 28, 20212 min read


Makhanya to use 2021 Spar Women's 10km Grand Series to launch her comeback
Mapaseka Makhanya says she wants to use the 2021 Spar Ladies 10km Grand Prix Series to launch her comeback. Dressed in knee-high scarlet...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 27, 20212 min read


Comrades is SA's greatest sporting or cultural event says Fordyce as CMA celebrates 100 years
On a day where one hundred years of heritage were celebrated, it was a comment from former Comrades Marathon Chairperson Peter Proctor...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 26, 20212 min read


Van Zyl says cross training was key as she comes back from knee op to set new 50km world record
Just six weeks after setting a new marathon personal best of 2:28:40 when she took thirteenth place at Xiamen Tuscany Elite Marathon in...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 24, 20212 min read


"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


Mashele and Mathanga to race 5000m Olympic qualifier in Durban on 28 May
Now that he has won his first SA 21km title, man of the moment Precious Mashele has his sights set on qualifying for the Olympic Games....
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 19, 20212 min read


ASA to appoint national development manager & use legends to nurture future champions says Moloi
Newly elected Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi has revealed that plans are afoot to appoint a national development...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 18, 20212 min read


Admire Muzopambwa eyes Nedbank 50km World Record attempt after winning SA Wings for Life World Run
When he lines up at the start line of the Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50km World Record attempt in Gqeberha on Sunday, Admire...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 17, 20212 min read


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


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


For athletes by athletes says new ASA Boss Moloi as he makes getting sponsors his first priority
Aleck Skhosana cut a lonely figure as he made a speedy exit from the Southern Sun Hotel in Kempton Park where a watershed Athletics South...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 10, 20212 min read


Skhosana - My work speaks for itself vs Moloi - We need live TV coverage of athletics
Athletics South Africa (ASA) President Aleck Skhosana is confident that the work he has done since taking office 6 years ago has left him...

Thathe Msimango
May 7, 20213 min read


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


"I didn't expect to win SA 21km champs" - Glenrose Xaba
Where some elite Athletes are vocal about their preparations and predictions ahead of race day, Glenrose Xaba is different. She prefers...

Thathe Msimango
May 5, 20212 min read


'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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