ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

Annie Bothma wins 2023 ASA Marathon national title

How inspirational Annie Bothma won ASA national title despite rare disorder

Newly crowned South African marathon champion Annie Bothma recently completed the double by winning the Athletics SA national marathon title and the Durban International Marathon despite struggling with a rare disorder.

Akani Simbine of Team South Africa competes in the Men's 100m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 2, 2022 on the Birmingham, Uni

Simbine aims to end World Championship medal drought in Hungary

South African track and field coach of the year Werner Prinsloo says SA 100m champion Akani Simbine could end his long wait for a medal at the World Championships in Budapest later this year.

Stephen Mokoka

Mokoka downplays missed South African national marathon record

South African long-distance runner Stephen Mokoka is delighted to have achieved a lifelong dream despite missing out on a new national record by just nine seconds.

Irma Reyneke

Track and field coach Reyneke hopes to inspire other women

In South Africa, there are few female athletics coaches. University of Pretoria track and field coach Irma Reyneke wants to inspire other coaches to follow in her footsteps.

Akani Simbine of Team South Africa reacts during the Men's 100m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 02, 2022 on the Birmingham,

ASA releases 2023 squad list

Athletics South Africa (ASA) boss James Moloi is hoping for a change of fortunes in the 2023 season following a dismal 2022.

Akani Simbine (silver medallist in the mens 100m final) with his South African flag during the evening session of Athletics on day 6 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on Aug

Akani Simbine excited about the inaugural ASA Awards

Athletics South Africa will roll the red carpet to honour athletes in the inaugural ASA awards at the Thabo Eco Resort on Friday.