ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

South African long jumper Luvo Manyonga

Khotso Mokoena advises Luvo Manyonga to change careers

South African long jump legend Khotso Mokoena is doubtful of Luvo Manyonga’s return to the sport following his four-year ban that ends in December 2024.

Elroy Gelant during the South Africa national road running team arrival at OR Tambo International Airport on October 03, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ASA to write a motivational Olympic letter to World Athletics for Elroy Gelant

President of Athletics South Africa James Moloi has confirmed to SABC Sport that they will write a letter to World Athletics to motivate for the national champion, Elroy Gelant to participate in the Olympics.

SA 100m record holder Akani Simbine and promising athletes Bradley Nkoana, Bayanda Walaza, and Benjamin Richardson recently led the team to victory at the World Relay Championships in the Bah

ASA to arrange more training camps for relay teams

Athletics South Africa (ASA) have announced plans for a pre-Olympic training camp in France for the men’s 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams, scheduled two weeks before the Paris Olympic Games.

South Africa's 4x400m relay team alongside Botswana following 2024 Olympic qualification

Hennie Kriel praises SA 4x400m relay team for Olympic qualification

Renowned South African sprint coach Hennie Kriel has praised the men’s 4x400m relay team following their qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

KZN Athletics president Steve Mkasi

Last chance for SA runners to qualify for Paris Olympics

The Durban International Marathon on Sunday will offer South African athletes one last opportunity to achieve qualifying times for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games.

South African 10km Champion Precious Mashele

Precious Mashele embraces East African challenge in Absa Run Your City Cape Town leg

South African 10km record-holder Precious Mashele is eager to compete against runners from long-distance powerhouses Kenya and Ethiopia in the Absa Run Your City 10km Cape Town leg.