ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

Bayanda Walaza (18) matric student receives a hero’s welcome at Curro Hazeldean on August 15, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. Bayanda Walaza won a silver medal in the 4x 100m relay at the Par

Bayanda Walaza's coach committed to long-term partnership

Teenage sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza has turned down a scholarship opportunity in the USA to remain under the guidance of his coach, Thabo Matebedi.

Hendrick Mokganyetsi (Chairperson of ASA Athletes Commission) during the ASA Senior Track & Field National Championships press conference at Green Point Athletics Stadium on April 20, 2022 in

Athletics South Africa to invest more in women’s relay

Building on the men’s 4x100m relay team’s historic silver medal at last year’s Olympic Games in Paris, Athletics South Africa (ASA) is now focusing on strengthening the women’s relay team.

SA sprinter Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon unperturbed by Wayde Van Niekerk comparisons

World 400m U20 champion Udeme Okon is unfazed by comparisons to legendary South African star Wayde van Niekerk.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi

ASA president James Moloi to contest for a second term next year

Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi has revealed his intention to seek a second term in next year's elections, set for May.

South African 400m rising star Udeme Okon

Udeme Okon reflects on a successful year after dominating the world in the 400m

World 400m Under-20 champion Udeme Okon surpassed his own expectations just a year after transitioning into athletics.

SA Olympic high jumper Brian Raats

Brian Raats sets sights on breaking African high-jump record

South African high jump champion Brian Raats has set his sights on breaking the African high jump record in the New Year.