Leandri Geel stole the limelight on Wednesday night by breaking the national women’s hammer throw record at the second leg of the ASA Grand Prix Series, a Continental Tour Challenger at Germiston Athletics Stadium, Ekurhuleni, despite the challenging conditions. While there were some impressive performances on the track, Geel sent the hammer sailing out to …
She’s only just touched down on South African soil after successfully completing the four-day Ultra Asia race, and Nontuthuko Mgabhi is already planning her next challenge – all with the aim of raising money to benefit rural schoolchildren. So far the Richards Bay runner has raised over R3 million with her athletic feats in order …
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WITH the domestic athletics season gaining early momentum, all eyes will be on the ASA Marathon Championships this weekend. The men’s race promising to be a thrilling battle between world-class athletes possessing varied combinations of strength and speed. Tumelo Motlagale (Athletics Central North West) Previously a dominant force on the track, Motlagale’s ability in the …
LOCAL star Melikhaya Frans looks to defend the international onslaught Absa RUN YOUR CITY 10K GQEBERHA as Isaac Kibet get set for his debut. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series continues to build and provide world class events for South African stars on home soil as another two big names, Uganda’s Isaac Kibet and local hero Melikhaya …
Africa’s biggest Party on Foot “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” Tail running teams can look forward to a ‘PARTY ON FOOT’ at the 13th annual PICKLE JUICE AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race that will take place at the picturesque Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape) the weekend of 17 – 19 March …
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EXPERIENCE EPIC ENERGY AND LIGHTNESS IN EVERY STRIDE WITH THE NEW ADIDAS ULTRABOOST LIGHT Today marks a historic moment as adidas unveils the latest member of its most iconic running shoe franchise – the Ultraboost Light. Testament to their constant strive to take innovation to the next level, and in response to consumer feedback, the new …
TAKING place in Gqeberha, Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane and Joburg, the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series boasts an impressive combined Prize Purse of R 1 560 000.00 in 2023. Stillwater Sports, the organizers of South Africa’s award-winning road running series is excited to announce the massive cash incentives. Revolutionizing the road running space since 2015, the …
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NKOSIKHONA Mhlakwana has a busy February ahead of him as he seeks to run a qualifying time for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon. The distance running sensation has been named as the Brand Ambassador of the popular Best of Best Marathon where he will be on pacing duties. Mhlakwana, who raced Ethiopia’s Edendale Belachew to …
Runners ready for bumper RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town Where to support? RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town (RMB UTCT) looks set to be a bumper edition as events are back in full force and supporters are now encouraged to come and cheer on the runners. Of the more than 2000 entrants of the various RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town …
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Jurgen Klopp knows how to take good players and make them great. Footballers, that is. Looking to challenge the globally acclaimed coach, adidas paired Klopp with an entirely different challenge – South African national rugby captain, Siya Kolisi. The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain joined the Liverpool manager for the klopp x kolisi meet-up. The …
