ATHLETICS SA

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 28: Melikhaya Frans competes in the mens 5000m during the Newton Classic Qualifier at Kings Park Athletic Stadium on May 28, 2021 in Durban, South Africa.

Melikhaya Frans says pace setting has become a rewarding career in athletics

Former South African half-marathon champion Melikhaya Frans has explained why pace setters have become an important part of modern-day athletics, saying the role not only helps athletes chase records but can also provide a good source of income.

Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Ruswahl Samaai

Samaai stresses the importance of the Commonwealth Games for athlete development

Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Ruswahl Samaai has highlighted the importance of the Commonwealth Games as a key platform for athlete development.

Hezekiel Sepeng

Hezekiel Sepeng says South African athletes still have room to improve

As South African athletes prepare for another busy week of Wanda Diamond League competition in Rome on Thursday and Stockholm on Sunday, athletics legend Hezekiel Sepeng believes the country’s athletes are making progress but have not yet reached their full potential.

SA sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza

Bayanda Walaza set for first race in Italy after injury recovery

Olympic silver medallist Bayanda Walaza is set to compete in his first race of the year at a meeting in Italy after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the recent World Relay Championships.

SA sprinter Tumi Ramokgopa

Tumi Ramokgopha targets podium at World Athletics U20 Championships

South African teenage sprint sensation Tumi Ramokgopha has set her sights on winning a medal at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene later this year.

Aiden Smith

Aiden Smith targets South African and African shot-put records

South African shot-put star Aiden Smith believes he is edging closer to history as he sets his sights on breaking both the national and African records in the coming months.

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