ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

Glenrose Xaba

Glenrose Xaba breaks Elana Meyer’s long-standing SA 10km record

South African middle-distance runner Glenrose Xaba has shattered the national 10km record previously held by Elana Meyer since October 2001.

Spar Grand Prix series runner Glenrose Xaba

Kesa Molotsane backs Glenrose Xaba to win Grand Prix series title

Athletics South Africa’s Athletes Commission vice-chairperson and Spar Women’s 10km Challenge ambassador Kesa Molotsane is confident Glenrose Xaba will secure this year’s Grand Prix series title.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission chairperson, Hendrick Mokganyetsi

Hendrick Mokganyetsi reflects on the success of the African Championships

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Athletes Commission Chairperson Hendrick Mokganyetsi, who accompanied the team to the African Senior Championships in Doula, Cameroon, declared the event an overwhelming success.

Cape Town SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge winner Hiyane Lama (Nedbank) of Ethiopia, pictured with Olympian, Elana Meyer who won the inaugural Cape Town SPAR Women’s Challenge 30 years ago.

Elana Meyer surprised her SA 10km record still stands

South African athletics legend Elana Meyer is surprised that her records in the 10km, 3000m (1991), 5000m (1994), and 5km (1994) events still stand after so many years, despite the increasing participation of women in the sport.

South African former long-jump world champion Luvo Manyonga

Luvo Manyonga awaiting World Athletics permission to return to sport

Former long jump world champion Luvo Manyonga is waiting for World Athletics's permission to take up coaching in Komani.

Athletics South Africa president James Moloi and Team SA road runners

ASA boss James Moloi encouraged by Team SA’s performance at African championships

After South Africa’s impressive performance at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Cameroon, Athletics SA (ASA) president James Moloi is feeling optimistic about the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris next month.

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