Teenage sprinter Bayanda Walaza is looking to emulate his idol Akani Simbine as he looks to make his Olympic debut in the 4x100m relay team in Paris later this month.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Vice-Chairperson Kesa Molotsane is confident the SA women’s marathon team will do well in the 42.2km marathon at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) claims to have removed sprinter Luxolo Adams from the Olympic Games squad due to his inability to prove his fitness.
The Chairperson of Road Running at Athletics South Africa (ASA) Enoch Skosana, remains optimistic about the prospects of the five-member South African marathon team heading to Paris later this month.
South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant emerged as the first local runner to cross the finish line at the Absa Run Your City 10km in Durban.
South African middle-distance runner Glenrose Xaba has shattered the national 10km record previously held by Elana Meyer since October 2001.