ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

Thapelo Phora

Sprinter Thapelo Phora announces his retirement after a string of injury setbacks

Olympian Thapelo Phora has retired from athletics at the age of 32 after a series of injuries.

Elroy Gelant during the 2024 Olympic Marathon in Paris

Elroy Gelant shifts focus to next race after Olympic marathon

After narrowly missing out on a top 10 finish in the Olympic Marathon, South African champion Elroy Gelant is back in training and gearing up for his next race.

Bayanda Walaza alongside his mother

Bayanda Walaza’s mother receives sponsored trip to Junior World Champs

Curro Hazeldean High School have offered to cover the travel expenses for Bayanda Walaza’s mother, Tholiwe, to attend the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in support of her son.

Team SA runner Tshepo Tshite

Tshepo Tshite determined to make it to Olympic Games final

South African middle-distance runner Tshepo Tshite is determined to reach the final of the Men’s 1 500m as he prepares to make his Olympic Games debut in Paris.

Team SA 400m hurdler Zeney Geldenhuys

Zeney Geldenhuys hoping to break SA record at Paris Olympics

South African 400m hurdles champion Zeney Geldenhuys is excited to make her debut at the Olympic Games, where she has one particular target in mind.

SA Olympic sprinter Luxolo Adams (centre)

Gayton McKenzie: Superfan budget funding Luxolo Adams’ Paris trip

Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has told SABC Sport that his department has covered the expenses for Luxolo Adams’ trip to the Olympic Games in Paris, as earlier promised.

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