ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA
Legend Zola Budd urge locals runners not to over race
South Africa’s athletics icon Zola Budd has made an impassioned plea to local runners to prioritise dedicated training over excessive competition to raise the standard of the sport in the country.
Golden Girl switches focus to World Champs
Team South Africa’s only gold medalist so far at the World University Games Marlie Viljoen says her achievement in Chengdu, China has not only been a good preparation for next month’s World Athletics Championships but motivation for the 2024 Olympics.
Record breaker Adriaan Wildshutt keeps shining
South Africa’s long-distance runner Adriaan Wildshutt is enjoying an extraordinary season, shattering record after record.
Mashele targets inaugural Tshwane 10km title
South Africa’s half marathon and 10km champion Precious Mashele is preparing for a new challenge: the inaugural Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10km race next month.
Phalula twins defend SA runners for excessive participation
Well-known South African road running twins Lebo and Lebogang Phalula have defended local runners accused of excessive participation in races.
Athletics SA looks forward to welcoming Caster Semenya back on the track
The ruling made by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding Caster Semenya has been warmly received by Athletics South Africa (ASA).
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