ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba

How Glenrose Xaba almost quit athletics due to injuries and poor form

South African marathon record holder Glenrose Xaba nearly walked away from the sport due to ongoing injuries and a slump in form.

Curro Hazeldean U18 Boys Relay Team

Curro Hazeldean relay team reflects on historic world record feat

The Curro Hazeldean relay team is still coming to terms with the enormity of breaking the world under-18 4x100m relay record.

SA athletics coach Thabo Matebedi with Olympian Bayanda Walaza

Thabo Matibedi bemoans undermining of junior athletics coaches in SA

South African sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza’s coach Thabo Matebedi has raised concerns about the lack of recognition given to junior athletics coaches in the country.

Caster Semenya runs the Spar Women's 10km Tshwane leg

Coach Caster Semenya not surprised by Glenrose Xaba rise

South African athletics legend and coach Caster Semenya is not surprised by the exceptional form her star athlete Glenrose Xaba has displayed this year.

SA 10km champions Glenrose Xaba wins Spar 10km Joburg Grand Prix

Glenrose Xaba clinches Spar 10km Grand Prix title in style

South African long-distance star Glenrose Xaba has ended a six-year wait for the Spar Women’s 10km Grand Prix series title with a dominant performance in the Johannesburg leg on Sunday.

SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba

On-form Glenrose Xaba can’t stop winning

South African 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba secured consecutive victories at the Absa Run Your City series, triumphing in the Joburg 10km with an impressive time of 31 minutes and 55 seconds.