WORLD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

SA long jump champion Cheswill Johnson

Cheswill Johnson – It hurts to miss out on the Commonwealth Games again

Two-time South African long jump champion Cheswill Johnson admits it is painful to face the possibility of missing the Commonwealth Games for the second time in a row.

Zakithi Nene of Team South Africa competes during the Men's 400m Repechage Roun on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France.

Zakhithi Nene – SA eye relay qualification for World Champs

South Africa’s 4x400m relay captain Zakhithi Nene says the upcoming World Relay Championships in Botswana on 2–3 May will be a great opportunity for the team to secure qualification for next year’s World Senior Championships in China.

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo

Letsile Tebogo honoured with Botswana bank note ahead of World Relays

Botswana super star Letsile Tebogo says it is a proud and special moment to see his face printed on his country’s bank note.

Hezekiel Sepeng and Akani Simbine durinng the World Athletics Relays, South Africa training session and media opportunity at UJ Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Athletics SA name strong relay squad for World Relays in Gaborone

Athletics South Africa has named a strong 24-member team for the upcoming World Relay Championships taking place in Gaborone, Botswana from 2 to 3 May 2026.

Zeney Geldenhuys Relay Training

Zeney Geldenhuys – Women’s team fired up by men’s relay success

South Africa women’s 4x400m relay captain Zeney Geldenhuys says the team is drawing serious motivation from the men’s relay squad as they gear up for the World Senior Relay Championships in Gaborone from 2–3 May.

Viwe Jingqi participates in the WU23 200m final during day 3 of the 2025 ASA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships at Green Point Athletics Track on March 29, 2025 in Cape Town,

Viwe Jingqi excited about SA women's 4x100m relay team

Former South African senior and junior 100m and 200m champion Viwe Jingqi is brimming with excitement at the prospect of representing the country in the women’s 4x100m relay team at the upcoming World Athletics Relays in Botswana from 2–3 May.