ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

2023 Comrades Marathon winner cross finish line

Comrades Marathon Association bans cheating runners over fraudulent entries

In a shocking development, SABC Sport has learned that over 50 Comrades Marathon entrants will be banned from participating in the 2024 event due to fraudulent entry submissions.

South Africa’s middle-distance runner Matthews Leeto

Middle-distance runner Mathews Leeto sets a target of sub-28 minutes at 10km

South Africa’s middle-distance runner Mathews Leeto has set his sights on breaking the sub-28-minute barrier in the 10km events this season.

Athletics coach Mike Mbambani

Don't go to the Olympic Games to make up numbers – Mike Mbambani

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Coach of the Year Mike Mbambani has issued a sincere appeal to athletes regarding the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

Coach Lindsey Parry

Lindsey Parry advises the Comrades Marathon runners not to overtrain

Leading Coach Lindsey Parry, renowned for his expertise in the Comrades Marathon, recently imparted valuable advice to both elite athletes and social runners gearing up for the grueling 87km Up-Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on June 9.

Coach Lindsey Parry

Long-distance coach Lindsey Parry welcomes the return of City-to-City ultra-marathon

Long-distance coaching legend Lindsey Parry warmly embraces the revival of the City-to-City ultra-marathon after its nine-year hiatus.

Sprinter Chane Kok

Sprinter Chane Kok excited to compete against the seniors in the new season

Chane Kok, the reigning champion in the Athletics South Africa (ASA) Youth and Junior Track and Field 100m hurdles category, is brimming with optimism as she prepares for the upcoming season, poised to compete against seasoned senior athletes.