ATHLETICS-SOUTH-AFRICA

South African long-distance runner Irvette van Zyl

Irvette van Zyl on quest to end Olympic marathon disappointment in Paris

Despite participating in three previous Olympic Games, South African long-distance runner Irvette van Zyl refuses to call herself an Olympian.

South African 200m athlete Luxolo Adams

Luxolo Adams excited for Olympic debut after injury heartbreak

After three attempts, South African sprinter Luxolo Adams is finally in line to make his Olympic Games debut in Paris later this year.

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.

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