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Wentworth swimmers learn inside tips from Olympian medallist Chad le Clos
Four-times Olympic medallist Chad le Clos treated swimmers from Wentworth's Olive Tree Swimming Club to an exclusive training clinic at the Kings Park Pool, at the weekend.
Paris Paralympics is like university for Kenyan rower Asiya Muhammed
Sururu Muhammed lost both her lower legs and some fingers in a train accident aged just two and became the first woman to represent her country in the sport in an Olympics or a Paralympics in 2021.
EXCLUSIVE: Tatjana Smith opens up on retirement, that R100 moment and Olympic glory
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian Tatjana Smith has revealed the moments she shares with her fans are more special than standing atop the Olympic podium.
A moment of a lifetime for Olympics gold medalist Tatjana Smith and Team SA
It was a morning to remember for Tatjana Smith who returned from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Elroy Gelant 11th in Olympic Marathon, Tamirat Tola takes gold as Eliud Kipchoge drops out
Tamirat Tola clocked an Olympic record of 2:06:26 for victory, finishing 21 seconds ahead of Belgium's Bashir Abdi, whose silver marked an upgrade from his bronze garnered at the Covid-hit Tokyo Games three years ago.
China strikes back, calls for probe into US doping allegations amid ‘cover-up’ report
As the Paris Olympics neared its conclusion, China's anti-doping agency on Thursday called for an independent probe into its US counterpart.
Team SA begin quest for first track medal at Paris Olympics
The Team SA relay team will hope to win Mzansi’s first medal on the track at the Paris Olympics.
Julien Alfred targets Olympic sprint double as 'vicious' 1500m battle looms
Julien Alfred, who stormed to victory in the women's 100m on Saturday, is the first athlete from the tiny Caribbean island of Saint Lucia to win an Olympic medal.
‘Even a blind horse could see she’s a good runner’, says coach about Ethiopian-born Sifan Hassan
Born in Adama, southeast of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Sifan Hassan was raised on a farm by her mother and grandmother. Aged 15, she left for the Netherlands -- she has never explained why.
Simone Biles, Armand Duplantis aiming for more records at Paris Olympics
Simone Biles, widely considered the greatest gymnast in history, can end all debate if she triumphs in the balance beam and floor exercises at the Bercy Arena.
I’m doing these things for every South African, Akani Simbine after historic 100m final
Though the 30-year-old Akani Simbine did not manage a podium position at the Paris Olympics, there was no faulting his performance as he improved his own South African record to 9. 82 seconds.
Thank you Tatjana Smith! High praise for champion swimmer after retirement announcement
Following the news that one of South Africa's most successful Olympians, Tatjana Smith, has retired from professional swimming, South Africans have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes to the swimming icon
Tom Daley’s son, 5, begged him to return to the Olympics
Lance looked over and thought, 'Oh, God. I know what this means'. Robbie was like, 'Papa, I want to see you dive in the Olympics'. And that was that. ’
Penny Heyns: ‘In the zone’ Tatjana Smith can do rare breaststroke double at Paris Olympics
Penny Heyns is the only other athlete in the history of the Olympics to do the 100m and 200m breaststroke double, winning two gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Edith Molikoe vows to give everything for SA hockey team at Paris Olympics
Edith Molikoe is hoping the SA women’s hockey team can spring a few surprises at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics Supercomputer predicts Team SA to finish with nine medals
The model for the Paris 2024 Supercomputer uses over a century of Olympic history to predict the medal standings for the Paris 2024 event.
Sako Makata believes Blitzboks can go all the way at the Olympics
Sako Makata who has switched to 15s rugby, was a member of the Blitzboks team at the Tokyo Olympics.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: Blitzboks in action twice on Wednesday
First up for South Africa at the Stade de France, just north of Paris, will be a clash against Ireland at 5. 30pm in the fifth match of the day.
Karsten Warholm ready to rip at Paris Olympics
Karsten Warholm, a three-time world champion, wrapped up his third successive European title in Rome in June in totally dominant style in 46. 98 seconds.
Why Marione Fourie could be SA’s dark horse at the Paris Olympics
Marione Fourie ran 12. 49 seconds in the 100m-hurdles, which is the 15th fastest in the world this season.
Tatjana Smith gunning for history at Olympics in women’s 200m breaststroke
South African Tatjana Smith will be chasing a unique piece of history in the women’s 200m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics.
Job not done yet, says Gerda Steyn as Olympic marathon preparation begins in earnest
Set to represent South Africa in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, Gerda Steyn could have been forgiven for taking time off from her busy scheduled after winning the Comrades Marathon in record time on June 9.
Prudence Sekgodiso stock rises as Olympic champ Mu misses Olympic qualification
Reigning women's Olympic 800 metres champion Athing Mu will not defend her title at next month's Paris Games after suffering a dramatic fall at the US trials.
WATCH: American Quincy Wilson smashes new Under-18 400m world record
Quincy Wilson, 16, qualified for the final in an under-18 world record personal best of 44. 59.
Is Akani Simbine the man to beat at the Paris Olympics?
Though he will never say it himself, Akani Simbine may just be the man to beat in the men’s 100m at the Paris Olympics.