Team SA ends eight year World Champs medal drought
The last time the nation stood on a World Championships podium, Van Niekerk was centre stage with gold in the 400m and silver in the 200m back in 2017.
Category: Athletics
World Champs heartbreak: SA 4x100m team miss out on final
South Africa’s men’s 4x100m relay dream ended in heartbreak on Sunday morning at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Handed a rare lifeline after Saturday’s controversial semi-final clash, the quartet of Shaun Maswanganyi, Sinesipho Dambile,…
World Champs drama: SA relay team handed time trial lifeline
Team SA wasted no time in lodging an appeal, arguing obstruction cost them a fair shot at Sunday’s final. The jury of appeal will now decide if South Africa’s relay hopes can be revived and reinstated into the title chase.
Maisa Chases New Heights at Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Zanele Maisa is running her comeback story one stride at a time and right now, she’s moving fast. After a breakthrough top-five finish at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Cross Country Championships in Middelburg, the…
Comrades Marathon Forge Ahead with Sue as New Race Director
With Sue Forge at the helm, the Comrades Marathon is ready to blaze the trail toward its centenary, promising a race experience as thrilling as a sprint down the home stretch.
Gerda Steyn ready to scorch the streets at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town’s streets are about to become a runway of speed, sweat and history. The pack is set. The city is ready.
Caster Semenya Wins Court Battle, Reignites Global Debate on Gender Testing and Athletes’ Rights
Caster Semenya, who has so often led from the front on the track, is now leading an entirely different race — one for fairness, dignity, and the right to be oneself. And though the medals are fewer in this fight, the stakes are immeasurably greater.
James Moloi sprints into second term as ASA president with a game plan
In a sport where every millisecond counts and every step is measured, James Moloi understands the value of timing, teamwork, and tenacity. His next term won’t be a jog in the park—it’s a marathon of reform, strategy, and results. And with the starter pistol now fired, he’s off—running full tilt toward a stronger, faster, and more unified Athletics South Africa.
Battle lines drawn for Athletics South Africa (ASA) presidency – Five Contenders, One Crown
As the election day approaches, the athletics community is abuzz with anticipation. The outcome will not only determine the leadership of ASA but also set the course for the development and success of South African athletics in the years to come.
Boxer AC is nurturing the next generation of stars—one stride at a time
Boxer Athletics Club is nurturing the next generation of stars by rewriting the narritve of South African Running