LUVO MANYONGA

South African former long-jump world champion Luvo Manyonga

Luvo Manyonga awaiting World Athletics permission to return to sport

Former long jump world champion Luvo Manyonga is waiting for permission from World Athletics as he looks to take up coaching in Komani.

Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men's Long Jump final during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019

Long jumper Luvo Manyonga's comeback strategy for when his ban ends

Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga is just 30 centimetres away from equalling the world record of 8.95m set by Mike Powell in 1991 and despite his challenges, he remains determined to break the world record.

Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men's Long Jump final during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019

How ASA plan to help disgraced long jumper Luvo Manyonga

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission Chairperson Hendrick Mokganyetsi has confirmed to SABC Sport that the national federation will support 2016 Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga by enrolling him in a coaching course and will also assist him in returning to the sand-pit as an active jumper.

South African long jumper Luvo Manyonga

Khotso Mokoena advises Luvo Manyonga to change careers

South African long jump legend Khotso Mokoena is doubtful of Luvo Manyonga’s return to the sport following his four-year ban that ends in December 2024.

Luvo Manyonga of South Africa competes in the Men's Long Jump final during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019

Athletics SA boss James Moloi vows to help disgraced Luvo Manyonga

Athletics South Africa president James Moloi has vowed to support long jumper Luvo Manyonga, who is currently serving a four-year doping ban.

South African long jumper Jovan Van Vuuren

Long jumper Jovan Van Vuuren eyes World Champs podium

South African long jump champion Jovan Van Vuuren hopes to follow in the footsteps of Luvo Manyonga and Ruswahl Samaai by winning a medal at the World Senior Championships, starting in Hungary later this year.