ZAKITHI NENE

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South African sprinters shine at Diamond League in China

Several South African athletes have started their overseas season after competing in local events, and the country’s stars made a strong impact at the Wanda Diamond League meetings in China over the weekend.

Zakithi Nene with Akani Simbine

Zakithi Nene on missing the nationals ahead of the Simbine Classics

2024 Olympic 400m finalist Zakithi Nene has explained why he missed the national championships in Stellenbosch earlier this month, as he prepares for the Simbine Classics, at the Pilditch Stadium today from 2.45pm to 6pm.

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SA athletes ready to shine at Kip Keino Classic in Kenya

Fresh from an action-packed national championship, South Africa’s top sprinters are heading to Kenya with confidence and momentum as they prepare for the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Zakithi Nene confident of podium finish at World Championships in Tokyo

South African 400m champion Zakithi Nene believes he is in the right shape to finally claim his first major international medal when the World Senior Athletics Championships get underway in Tokyo from Saturday until 13 September.

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.

Zakithi Nene eager to focus on the relay after being eliminated in the semi-finals

Former South African 400m champion Zakithi Nene is now concentrating on the 4x400m relay after being eliminated from the men’s 400m semi-finals at Stade de France on Tuesday night.