ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

South African marathon runner Philani Buthelezi

Philani Buthelezi targets Olympic qualification outside of South Africa

Following his triumph in the Tuks Bestmed half-marathon on Saturday, Philani Buthelezi is not convinced he can achieve the Olympic marathon qualifying time in South Africa.

South Africa 400m hurdles athlete Zeney van der Walt

Hurdler Zeney van der Walt to focus on single event this year

Reigning South African 400m hurdles champion Zeney van der Walt has decided to focus solely on her speciality event and will not compete in the flat 400m during the upcoming track and field season kicking off next month.

South African sprinter Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine motivated by unfinished business at Olympic Games

South Africa’s renowned sprinter Akani Simbine is determined to break his streak of no medals at major international competitions.

Lesotho’s record-breaking 10km champion, Namakoe Nkhasi

Namakoe Nkhasi favourite to win the Tuks Bestmed 10km race

Lesotho’s accomplished long-distance runner Namakoe Nkhasi, who trains under the guidance of Coach Michael Seme in Tshwane, stands out as a key contender at the upcoming Tuks Bestmed race hosted at the University of Pretoria this Saturday.

South Africa’s seasoned runner Johannes Kekana

Veteran runner Johannes Kekana urges SA marathon to challenge for continental medal

South Africa’s seasoned runner Johannes Kekana, who clinched victory in the men’s 42.2km marathon at the All Africa Games in Johannesburg in 2003 - is urging fellow marathon athletes to strive for podium positions in prestigious events like the Africa Senior Championships, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World senior championships.

Veteran runner Ludwick Mamabolo

Ludwick Mamabolo juggling coaching and running at University of Limpopo

Former Comrades Marathon champion Ludwick Mamabolo will in April mark one year since taking the helm of athletics coaching at the University of Limpopo.

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