OLYMPICS

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana celebrates victory in the mens 200m final during the 2024 Diamond League - Herculis at Stade Louis II on July 12, 2024 in Monaco, Monaco.

It’s about time Africa wins its first Olympic 100m medal – Letsile Tebogo

According to Botswana’s sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo, Africa’s wait for its first Olympic Games medal in the 100m is nearly over.

South African sprinter Shaun Maswangayi

Shaun Maswanganyi explains why he withdrew from the African champs

American-based sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi has explained to SABC Sport why he withdrew from the African Senior Championships in Cameroon in June without competing in either his individual event or the relay.

Benjamin Richardson of South Africa after the heats of the mens 100m during the morning session of athletics on day 8 of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at Stade de France on August 03, 2024 in

Benjamin Richardson battles nerves to book semifinal spot in his debut Olympics

South African junior champion Benjamin Richardson is ready to deliver an even more impressive performance in tonight’s semifinals at Stade de France at 8.05 pm.

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South African sprinters aiming to make history on Super Sunday in Paris

Three South African sprinters are in contention to make one of the most iconic Olympic events - the men's 100m final in Paris on Sunday.

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Sprint Queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce laments untimely injury

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has shared her disappointment at missing out on her chance to run for Olympic gold in the 100m after getting injured in her warm-up in Paris.

Akani Simbine at the Olympics in Paris

Akani Simbine confident ahead of semifinals showdown

After clocking 10.03 seconds to win his 100m heats at the Stade de France on Saturday, South African sprinter Akani Simbine is approaching each race step by step.