Athletics South Africa have successfully persuaded World Athletics to increase the Olympic marathon slots through world rankings, allowing national champion Elroy Gelant to represent Team SA in Paris.
South African long jump legend Khotso Mokoena believes national 100m record-holder Akani Simbine is ready to contend for a medal at the upcoming Olympic Games.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission Chairperson Hendrick Mokganyetsi has confirmed to SABC Sport that the national federation will support 2016 Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga by enrolling him in a coaching course and will also assist him in returning to the sand-pit as an active jumper.
Despite participating in three previous Olympic Games, South African long-distance runner Irvette van Zyl refuses to call herself an Olympian.
After three attempts, South African sprinter Luxolo Adams is finally in line to make his Olympic Games debut in Paris later this year.
South African long jump legend Khotso Mokoena is doubtful of Luvo Manyonga’s return to the sport following his four-year ban that ends in December 2024.