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Akani Simbine kicked off his 2025 campaign with a 100m world-leading performance, and now prepares for a thrilling showdown against top rivals in the Diamond League.
South African sprinter Akani Simbine demolished the competition with a world-leading 9. 90 seconds in the 100m at the Botswana Grand Prix, outpacing rival Ferdinand Omanyala and establishing himself as Africa's sprint king ahead of the Tokyo World Championships.
Shaun Maswanganyi won the silver medal with the 4x100m team and as he is still living off the high of his achievement, he has also been working hard to find the balance between the track and education.
While Olympic silver medallist Akani Simbine faces off against Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala in the 100m showdown at Saturday's Botswana Grand Prix, rising South African stars Zeney Geldenhuys and Rogail Joseph aim to build on their Olympic semi-final success in the 400m hurdles. The event also features the remarkable comeback of long jump star Luvo Manyonga alongside multiple SA Olympic medallists.
As the Botswana Golden Grand Prix approaches, Olympic silver medallists Akani Simbine and Bayanda Walaza prepare for a thrilling 100m race. Can Walaza maintain his world-leading time against the seasoned Simbine?
Shaun Maswanganyi has revealed how he cherishes his Olympic success, drawing inspiration from mentor Akani Simbine's guidance and reflecting on their silver medal triumph in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.
After breaking their global medal drought at the Paris Olympics, South African athletes are showing promising form ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo. With recent indoor medals from Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso, could 2025 finally be the year that restores SA athletics to the glory days of 2017?
Akani Simbine powered his way to his first individual medal at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, this past Friday.
South African athletes deliver a remarkable performance at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, with Prudence Sekgodiso making history in the 800m and Akani Simbine securing his first individual global medal.
Prudence Sekgodiso made history by becoming the first SA woman to win a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships when she triumphed in the 800m.
South African sprint sensation Akani Simbine finally breaks his individual medal drought on the global stage, securing bronze in the 60m at the World Indoor Championships. After years of near-misses, the 31-year-old's persistence delivers a historic result in Nanjing.
South Africa is set to showcase its athletic talent at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, with Olympic finalists Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso leading the charge
Bayanda Walaza is emerging as South Africa's next sprint star, potentially succeeding Akani Simbine, following his record-breaking performances and World Athletics Under-20 victories.
Bayanda Walaza, a 19-year-old South African sprinter, made headlines by setting a new SA Under-20 record with a remarkable 9. 99 seconds in the 100m event at the Gauteng North Provincial Championships.
Bayanda Walaza, the 19-year-old Olympic silver medalist, showcases his talent with a stunning performance at the Curro Podium Grand Finale, marking his first 60m race.
South African sprint star Akani Simbine enjoyed his first two races in the indoor arena in Berlin on Friday night as he gears up for the world championships in China in March.
Veterans like Akani Simbine will seek to fine tune their performances, while youngsters Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana will aim to further entrench their positions as burgeoning talent on the international stage in 2025.
SA sprinter Bayanda Walaza’s decision to study at TUT was met with criticism on social media, but going overseas is not necessarily the right path for every athlete, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
IOL Sport's John Goliath shares his sporting wishlist for 2025, hoping that Mzansi's sport stars can bring us more exhilarating moments and joy this year.
The performances of Team SA at the Paris Olympics in 2024 gives fans optimism about the future of SA athletics writes IOL Sport's Michael Sherman.
There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments.
Tholiwe Walaza later revealed in an interview with IOL Sport that her son Bayanda had to overcome his father’s tragic death by gunshot at the age of 10.
While Team South Africa’s athletics squad only claimed two medals at the Paris Olympics, there was a lot to cheer about for Mzansi.
Discover the highlights of Akani Simbine's remarkable year, including his Olympic success and a beautiful wedding ceremony.
Bettors have unveiled the official rankings for the Most Handsome African Athletes of 2024, using the golden ratio as a scientific standard to evaluate facial attractiveness.