ATHLETICS SA

GLENROSE XABA from Athletics Gateng North winning Gold in Women 5000m during day 1 of the ASA Track and Field Senior Champs at NWU McArthur Stadium on April 24, 2025 in Potchefstroom, South A

Glenrose Xaba to turn to marathon if 10 000m World Champs bid fails

Having already secured qualification for the World Athletics Championships in the marathon, Glenrose Xaba is now exploring every opportunity to qualify for the 10,000m in Tokyo later this year.

Irvette van Zyl during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Irvette Van Zyl sets sights on record-extending fifth Soweto Marathon title

After completing her debut Comrades Marathon, South African long-distance runner Irvette Van Zyl is now focused on claiming her fifth consecutive Soweto Marathon title.

Stephen Mokoka comes in third place in the mens 42km during the Durban International Marathon on April 28, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Stephen Mokoka targets 10km world masters record in Durban

Veteran long-distance runner Stephen Mokoka will attempt to break the masters 10km world record at the Absa Run Your City race in Durban on 13 July.

Hollywoobets Running Club athlete Gerda Steyn

Gerda Steyn targets rare Two Oceans, Comrades double

South African ultra-marathon star Gerda Steyn has her sights set on completing the coveted Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon double this year.

Athletics Free State board members

Athletics Free State withdraws all nominations for Athletics SA elections

Athletics Free State has officially withdrawn its entire list of nominees for the upcoming Athletics South Africa elections, SABC Sport can confirm.

SA sprinter Leendert Koekemoer

Leendert Koekemoer reflects on first international Team SA experience

South African Under-20 400m record-holder Leendert Koekemoer has reflected on his first experience on the international stage as part of Team SA’s 4x400m relay team.