WERNER-PRINSLOO

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Werner Prinsloo looks back on Akani Simbine's 2024

South African Athletics Coach of the Year and newly-crowned Central Gauteng Athletics Coach of the Year Werner Prinsloo has reflected on a successful year alongside his star athlete Akani Simbine.

Akani Simbine of Team South Africa competes in the Men's 100m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 2, 2022 on the Birmingham, Uni

Renowned coach Werner Prinsloo continues to harbour aspiration for Olympic medal that has eluded him

For 13 years now, Akani Simbine and his dedicated coach, Werner Prinsloo, have pursued a major international medal to no avail.

SA sprinter Akani Simbine

Too much reliance on sprinters will collapse SA athletics - Werner Prinsloo

Werner Prinsloo, the Coach of the Year recognized by Athletics South Africa (ASA), expresses concerns about the nation’s heavy reliance on sprinters to secure medals in prominent international competitions.

Akani SIMBINE of South Africa in action in the MenÕs 4x100m Relay during day 7 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 25, 2023 in Budapest,

Akani Simbine will not give up - coach Warner Prinsloo

Following the regrettable disqualification of star athlete Akani Simbine at the recently concluded World Senior Championships in Budapest, Hungary, his coach, Werner Prinsloo has finally spoken out.

Akani Simbine of Team South Africa competes in the Men's 100m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 2, 2022 on the Birmingham, Uni

Simbine aims to end World Championship medal drought in Hungary

South African track and field coach of the year Werner Prinsloo says SA 100m champion Akani Simbine could end his long wait for a medal at the World Championships in Budapest later this year.