WORLD SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jo-Ane du Plessis devastated after fourth-place finish at World Champs
Olympic silver medallist Jo-Ane du Plessis has described her fourth-place finish at the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday as the most disappointing moment of her career.
Zakhithi Nene qualifies for World Champs 400m final
South African 400m champion Zakhithi Nene says 2025 has been his best season on the track, and he is determined to turn it into a dream year.
Zakithi Nene backs SA 4x400m relay team for podium finish in Tokyo
South African 400m champion Zakithi Nene believes the national 4x400m relay team has what it takes to finish on the podium at the World Senior Championships in Tokyo.
Wayde Van Niekerk – My 400m world record will be hard to beat
South Africa’s two-time world champion Wayde van Niekerk believes his mark will be difficult for anyone to surpass, nine years after smashing the 400m world record with a blistering 43.03 seconds.
Akani Simbine – I shouldn’t be judged by a medal
South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine says his career should not be defined by medals, insisting that his legacy goes far beyond the podium.
Marathon stars rally behind Elroy Gelant ahead of World Champs race
South Africa’s top long-distance runners Stephen Mokoka, Tete Dijana, and Gerda Steyn have sent words of encouragement to national marathon record holder Elroy Gelant as he prepares for the biggest race of his career at the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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