Lesotho’s accomplished long-distance runner Namakoe Nkhasi, who trains under the guidance of Coach Michael Seme in Tshwane, stands out as a key contender at the upcoming Tuks Bestmed race hosted at the University of Pretoria this Saturday.
South Africa’s seasoned runner Johannes Kekana, who clinched victory in the men’s 42.2km marathon at the All Africa Games in Johannesburg in 2003 - is urging fellow marathon athletes to strive for podium positions in prestigious events like the Africa Senior Championships, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World senior championships.
Former Comrades Marathon champion Ludwick Mamabolo will in April mark one year since taking the helm of athletics coaching at the University of Limpopo.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi, is encouraging athletes to maximize their participation in various races as part of their qualification process and preparation for the forthcoming Olympic Games set to be held in Paris during July and August.
In a shocking development, SABC Sport has learned that over 50 Comrades Marathon entrants will be banned from participating in the 2024 event due to fraudulent entry submissions.
South Africa’s middle-distance runner Mathews Leeto has set his sights on breaking the sub-28-minute barrier in the 10km events this season.