ATHLETICS SA

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.

Gift Leotlela

SA athletes ready to shine at Kip Keino Classic in Kenya

Fresh from an action-packed national championship, South Africa’s top sprinters are heading to Kenya with confidence and momentum as they prepare for the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday.

Hollywood Athletics Club runners Tayla Kavanagh and Neheng Khatala

Tayla Kavanagh keeps feet on the ground ahead of Cape Town showdown

South African road running star Tayla Kavanagh is in great form but she is staying calm ahead of the Absa Run Your City Cape Town 10km on 10 May.

Stephen Mokoka

Stephen Mokoka targets fifth Two Oceans half-marathon crown

South African long-distance stalwart Stephen Mokoka returns to familiar territory as he shifts focus back to the Two Oceans 21.1km following two frustrating attempts in the ultra-distance event.

Hollywoobets Running Club athlete Gerda Steyn

Gerda Steyn targets historic seventh Two Oceans crown

South Africa’s ultra-distance queen Gerda Steyn is charging toward history as she targets a record-extending seventh title at the Two Oceans 56km in Cape Town on Saturday.

Editors Pick