ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA
Akani Simbine gears up for domestic track and field season
South African 100m record holder Akani Simbine has confirmed to SABC Sport that he will kick off his season at the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix meeting at Pilditch Stadium on 18 March.
Renowned coach Werner Prinsloo continues to harbour aspiration for Olympic medal that has eluded him
For 13 years now, Akani Simbine and his dedicated coach, Werner Prinsloo, have pursued a major international medal to no avail.
Akani Simbine calls for ASA to instil the relay culture in the sport
South Africa’s acclaimed sprinter Akani Simbine is urging Athletics South Africa (ASA) to cultivate a relay-centric ethos within the sport.
Philani Buthelezi targets Olympic qualification outside of South Africa
Following his triumph in the Tuks Bestmed half-marathon on Saturday, Philani Buthelezi is not convinced he can achieve the Olympic marathon qualifying time in South Africa.
Hurdler Zeney van der Walt to focus on single event this year
Reigning South African 400m hurdles champion Zeney van der Walt has decided to focus solely on her speciality event and will not compete in the flat 400m during the upcoming track and field season kicking off next month.
Akani Simbine motivated by unfinished business at Olympic Games
South Africa’s renowned sprinter Akani Simbine is determined to break his streak of no medals at major international competitions.
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