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Marlie Viljoen

Marlie Viljoen cautious with 400m title on the line

FISU World University Games 400m champion Marlie Viljoen believes she has finally shaken off her injury setback in time to defend her title.

Jerry Laka

USSA President provides on-the-ground update in Germany

USSA (University Sport South Africa) President Jerry Laka believes hosts, Germany, have provided the ideal environment for youth athletes to quickly settle into the FISU World University Games, which gets underway on Wednesday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 01: Gabriella Marais participates in 100m during day 1 the 2025 USSA Track and Field Championships at Pilditch Stadium on May 01, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Gabriella Marais secures her first-ever USSA 100m sprint title

After a four-year wait, University of the Free State sprinter Gabriella Marais returned to the top of university athletics by winning the women’s 100m final at the USSA Championships on Thursday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Neheng Khatala of Hollywood (3rd) at the presser during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Neheng Khatala dominates the USSA 5000m Championships in Tshwane

Lesotho’s national 10km record holder, Neheng Khatala, delivered a dominant performance at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Athletics Championships, winning the women’s 5000m in 16:52.51

Marlie Viljoen

Golden Girl switches focus to World Champs

Team South Africa’s only gold medalist so far at the World University Games Marlie Viljoen says her achievement in Chengdu, China has not only been a good preparation for next month’s World Athletics Championships but motivation for the 2024 Olympics.

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