ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

South African 4x400m relay athlete Lythe Pillay

Lythe Pillay, Zakithi Nene optimistic of 4x400m relay success at Paris Olympics

Accomplished South African sprinters Lythe Pillay and Zakithi Nene are pinning their hopes on the 4x400m relay event to secure success for Team SA at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

KZN Athletics president Steve Mkasi

Nelson Mandela Day Marathon returns to KZN for the first time since 2019

President of KwaZulu-Natal Athletics (KZNA) Steve Mkasi has officially announced the revival of the Nelson Mandela Day Marathon in Howick next month.

South African marathon runner Stephen Mokoka

Stephen Mokoka pleads for financial support OPEX snub

Stephen Mokoka, South Africa’s top marathon runner, is urgently seeking financial support to prepare for the Paris Games.

ASA Athletes' Commission chairperson Hendrick Mokganyetsi

Struggling Athletics SA will bounce back at Paris Olympics – Hendrick Mokganyetsi

Athletics South Africa (ASA) faced considerable challenges this year, marked by limited success in senior athletics, yielding only a bronze medal at the World Half-Marathon Championships in Latvia in October.

South African 10km Champion Precious Mashele

SA 10km record holder Precious Mashele to transition into marathon next season

Following his triumphant win at the Athletics South Africa (ASA) nationals for the 10km championship, Precious Mashele sets his sights on transitioning to a marathon in the upcoming season.

Olympic 800m gold medallist, Caster Semenya

Caster Semenya case referred to European Court of Human Rights for a final ruling

Caster Semenya's discrimination case has been referred to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for a final ruling.

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