ATHLETICS SA

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.

ASA Deputy President John Mathane

ASA to consult minister for guidance on Soweto Marathon as James Moloi remains suspended

Athletics South Africa vice-president John Mathane pulled no punches during a rare press conference called to address several major issues facing the federation, including the suspension of president James Moloi, the troubled Soweto Marathon, unsanctioned races, and governance matters within ASA.

Team SA sprinters Bradley Nkoana and Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon downplays absence of Wayde van Niekerk at World Relays

World U20 400m champion Udeme Okon says the team is not under pressure despite the withdrawal of world record holder Wayde van Niekerk due to injury.

Akani Simbine at the launch of Akani Simbine Classic 2026

Akani Simbine: Exciting time for us in South Africa

South African sprint king Akani Simbine says the moment he has always dreamed about for local athletics has finally arrived as excitement grows for the inaugural Simbine Classic.

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