ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

Gerda Steyn after winning 2024 Comrades Marathon

ASA chief Enoch Skosana optimistic about the SA marathon team in Paris

The Chairperson of Road Running at Athletics South Africa (ASA) Enoch Skosana, remains optimistic about the prospects of the five-member South African marathon team heading to Paris later this month.

SA middle and long distance runner Elroy Gelant

Elroy Gelant wins the Absa Run Your City 10km for the first time in Durban

South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant emerged as the first local runner to cross the finish line at the Absa Run Your City 10km in Durban.

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.

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