South African 100m champion Akani Simbine and national 400m hurdles champion Zaney van der Walt were the big winners at the inaugural Athletics South Africa (ASA) awards held at the Thaba Echo Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday night.
South African middle-distance runner Precious Mashele bemoaned the stringent qualifying standards set by the World Athletics Federation.
Rising South African 800m and 1500m champion Prudence Sekgodiso has reflected on what has been a year of mixed fortunes.
Prominent South African sprint coach Werner Prinsloo and sprint ace Akani Simbine have vowed to continue their push for that elusive World Championship medal in 2023.