ATHLETICS-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.

Athletics South Africa president James Moloi

Athletics boss James Moloi backs Team SA to shine at the Africa Games in Ghana

Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi, is encouraging athletes to maximize their participation in various races as part of their qualification process and preparation for the forthcoming Olympic Games set to be held in Paris during July and August.

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