ATHLETICS SA

South African former long-jump world champion Luvo Manyonga

Luvo Manyonga official comeback from drug ban postponed

Former long jump world champion Luvo Manyonga’s long-awaited return to competition has been postponed due to a hamstring injury.

SA Men's 10km record holder Precious Mashele

Hendrick Ramaala backs Precious Mashele to bounce back

South African athletics coach Hendrick Ramaala has backed SA Men's 10km record holder Precious Mashele to bounce back after struggling with injuries and poor form in 2024.

SA runner Tayla Kavanagh

Tayla Kavanagh ready to make mark in Spar Women’s 10km Challenge

Tayla Kavanagh is set to line up for the opening leg of the Spar Women’s 10km Challenge Grand Prix series at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on 30 March.

South African indoor mile record holder Tshepo Tshite

Hazekiel Sepeng predicts rise in indoor events among South Africa runners

Athletics South Africa high-performance manager Hezekiel Sepeng believes the impressive performances of Prudence Sekgodiso and Tshepo Tshite in Europe could inspire more South African athletes to compete in indoor events.

Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10km

Absa Run Your City 10km series promises lucrative payday

Absa Run Your City Series organisers Stillwater Sports have raised the stakes with a total prize pool of R1.6 million for local athletes who break records this year.

Adriaan Wildschutt of South Africa runs in the final of the men's 10000m and sets a new South African record of 2650.74 during the evening session of athletics on day 7 of the 2024 Paris Olym

Adriaan Wildschutt targets South African national 10km record

South African middle-distance star Adriaan Wildschutt is aiming to break the national 10km record of 27:35, set by Precious Mashele in Gqeberha in 2023.

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