South African middle-distance runner Glenrose Xaba has shattered the national 10km record previously held by Elana Meyer since October 2001.
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, who accompanied the team to the African Senior Championships in Doula, Cameroon, declared the event an overwhelming success.
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.
Former long jump world champion Luvo Manyonga is waiting for World Athletics's permission to take up coaching in Komani.
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.