ATHLETICS SA

Olympic Games and world 400m record holder, and two-time world champion,  Wayde van Niekerk

Wayde van Niekerk relieved to end medal drought with 4x400m bronze

Men's 400m World Record-holder Wayde van Niekerk savoured his achievement after South Africa's Men's 4x400m relay team secured bronze at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday.

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Akani Simbine ready for his biggest weekend in Tokyo

South Africa’s sprint king Akani Simbine has declared himself ready for the biggest weekend of his career at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

South Africa celebrate men's 4x100m relay win

SA relay team backed to shine at World Athletics Championships

With the World Athletics Championships just around the corner, South Africa’s relay members Bradley Nkoana and American-based sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi believe they have a strong chance of medalling in Tokyo.

Thabang Mosiako during the South Africa national road running team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on October 03, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Thabang Mosiako gearing up for Cape Town Marathon debut

South African half-marathon champion Thabang Mosiako announced his return to form with a third-place finish at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km on Saturday, clocking 28:03 at Kingsmead Stadium.

SA runner Steve Mokoka

Stephen Mokoka urges young runners to avoid over-racing

South African long-distance legend Stephen Mokoka has sounded a word of caution to the next generation of athletes not to over-race in order to preserve their careers.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Bayanda Walaza wins the 200m race during the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 2 at University of Johannesburg Athletics Stadium on March 19, 2025 in Johannesbu

Thabo Matebedi excited for Bayanda Walaza, Gift Leotlela's Brussels showdown

South African sprint training partners Bayanda Walaza and Gift Leotlela are set to face each other tonight in the men’s invitational 100m race at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels, Belgium.