TETE DIJANA

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 28: Melikhaya Frans competes in the mens 5000m during the Newton Classic Qualifier at Kings Park Athletic Stadium on May 28, 2021 in Durban, South Africa.

Melikhaya Frans says pace setting has become a rewarding career in athletics

Former South African half-marathon champion Melikhaya Frans has explained why pace setters have become an important part of modern-day athletics, saying the role not only helps athletes chase records but can also provide a good source of income.

Hollywood Athletics Club new signings Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana

Tete Dijana targets Comrades comeback after disappointing Up Run

Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana is already looking ahead after a disappointing performance in this year's Up Run, promising to come back stronger as he prepares to defend his Down Run title next year.

Piet Wiersma

Piet Wiersma - I have unfinished business at this year’s Comrades

Defending Comrades Marathon champion Piet Wiersma says he has unfinished business when he lines up for this year’s 85km Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday morning.

Tete Dijana

Tete Dijana happy to ‘go with the flow’ ahead of Comrades

Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana says he is taking a relaxed approach ahead of Sunday's Comrades Marathon Up Run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.

Hollywood Athletics Club new signings Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana

Greg Glossop: Hollywood Athletics Club is not a buying club

Despite the signing of high-profile stars Gerda Steyn, Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana, Hollywood Athletics Club training and development manager Greg Glossop has dismissed claims they are simply buying success.

Tete Dijana

No pressure on Dijana to deliver Comrades title after Hollywood move

Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana says he is under no pressure to win the iconic ultra this year despite his high-profile move to Hollywood Athletics Club.

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