SA sprinter Akani Simbine and his long-time coach Werner Prinsloo are fine-tuning their preparations ahead of the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from 13–21 September.
The coach of sprint ace Akani Simbine, Werner Prinsloo, says he isn’t reading too much into his athlete running sub-10 seconds for eleven consecutive years—surpassing athletics legend Usain Bolt’s record.
World Under-20 bronze medallist Bradley Nkoana may be facing challenges with his individual performances but his impact in South Africa’s mens 4x100m relay team remains invaluable.
The South African men's relay teams delivered a night to remember at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, on Sunday, claiming two gold medals, while the women's 4x100 relay team won a bronze.
World Under-20 100m and 200m champion Bayanda Walaza has expressed his disappointment over the absence of his idol, Akani Simbine, at the National Championships.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi says he’s eager to witness who will emerge as the new national 100m champion in the absence of Akani Simbine at the National Senior Championships starting today at the Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.