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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.
Caster Semenya, now focussing on coaching, has sung the praises of Gerda Steyn after another Two Oceans Marathon victory, and Prudence Sekgodiso’s World Indoor Championship title.
Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout set a new stage for Australian athletics with a record-breaking 19. 84-second wind-assisted 200m dash, surpassing legends like Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin.
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.
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.
Caster Semenya continues her fight against World Athletics' discriminatory female eligibility rules, aiming to empower young African athletes and challenge unfair policies.
The viral video of a Two Oceans Marathon runner crawling across the finish line raises questions about the celebration of such displays of endurance, as it highlights the crucial need for athletes to heed their body's warning signs during extreme physical exertion.
Glenrose Xaba displayed her exceptional talent by winning both the Spar Women’s 10km Challenge and the national 10 000m title in Cape Town. With her recent performances, she aims to push her limits and achieve faster times
This weekend at the Two Oceans Marathon, 60 dedicated runners will race not for glory but for Footprints 4 Sam, a charity transforming paediatric healthcare across South Africa. Founded by Fred and Melissa Platt after losing their 15-month-old son, these runners are turning personal tragedy into hope for countless families facing life-limiting illnesses.
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?
Join Footprints 4 Sam at the Two Oceans Marathon to honour the legacy of brave children by supporting paediatric healthcare advancements across South Africa.
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.
Caster Semenya makes her mark in road racing with a commendable 14th place finish in the 2025 SPAR Grand Prix.
Glenrose Xaba kicked off her pursuit of a historic third SPAR Grand Prix title with a commanding win in Cape Town, finishing in 33:13. The Boxer Athletic Club star broke clear of Ethiopia's Selam Gebre with 800m remaining, while her training partner Karabo Mailula secured third place under the guidance of coach Caster Semenya.
Glenrose Xaba returns to Cape Town in pursuit of a historic third SPAR Grand Prix Series title, as the prestigious women's road racing challenge kicks off this Sunday with 16,000 runners and R200,000 in prize money at stake.
Prepare for the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town with our comprehensive guide to road closures and essential logistics for runners and spectators.
Sixteen-thousand runners will take part in the Cape Town SPAR “sold-out” race, which is the first of the five races making up the SPAR Grand Prix series.
World Athletics has not fixed a date for the introduction of the test, but it is expected to be in place for the outdoor World Championships in Tokyo this September.
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?
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 African hurdler Marioné Fourie overcomes technical difficulties to clock a world-leading time of 12. 69 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the ASA Grand Prix 2, while young talent Tumi Ramokgopa sets new SA Under-20 record.
South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza, who overcame personal tragedy to set a new Under-20 record with a blazing 9. 99 seconds in the 100m, is the fastest sprinter in the world this year.
Bayanda Walaza headlined the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix at the University of Johannesburg with a dominant victory in the 200 metres.
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.