ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA

South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon reflects on a successful year after dominating the world in the 400m

World 400m Under-20 champion Udeme Okon surpassed his own expectations just a year after transitioning into athletics.

SA Olympic high jumper Brian Raats

Brian Raats sets sights on breaking African high-jump record

South African high jump champion Brian Raats has set his sights on breaking the African high jump record in the New Year.

SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba

How Glenrose Xaba almost quit athletics due to injuries and poor form

South African marathon record holder Glenrose Xaba nearly walked away from the sport due to ongoing injuries and a slump in form.

Curro Hazeldean U18 Boys Relay Team

Curro Hazeldean relay team reflects on historic world record feat

The Curro Hazeldean relay team is still coming to terms with the enormity of breaking the world under-18 4x100m relay record.

SA athletics coach Thabo Matebedi with Olympian Bayanda Walaza

Thabo Matibedi bemoans undermining of junior athletics coaches in SA

South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza’s coach Thabo Matebedi has raised concerns about the lack of recognition given to junior athletics coaches in the country.

Caster Semenya runs the Spar Women's 10km Tshwane leg

Coach Caster Semenya not surprised by Glenrose Xaba rise

South African athletics legend and coach Caster Semenya is not surprised by the exceptional form her star athlete Glenrose Xaba has displayed this year.

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