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Paris Bound!
29 July 2024 — Every athlete dreams of going to the Olympics, because it is the pinnacle of the sport, and in 2024, that dream has become a reality for SA’s 400m specialist Miranda Coetzee, but she tells us she had some nervous moments before being sure she could sta …… read more
Trail (Mis)Adventures: Coping with the Cold
29 July 2024 — Not so long ago, a friend said to me that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices, but today I’d like to tell you that this just is not true! – By Carla Farina … read more
One for the Record Books!
29 July 2024 — New records were the order of the day at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in early July, including Glenrose Xaba breaking the women’s SA Record, and the race had its biggest field yet, in what turned out to be a record-breaking day from start to finis …… read more
Good… Better… Gerda!
29 July 2024 — With her record-breaking victory in the 2024 Comrades Marathon, Gerda Steyn added yet another accolade to her already glittering running career, and further cemented her status in many people’s minds as the greatest female ultra-athlete produced by Sou …… read more
Experience the Ultimate Mountain Biking Adventure at the 2024 Garmin MTB Series
26 July 2024 — Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the highly anticipated Garmin MTB Series on 24 August 2024 at Northern Farms, Johannesburg. Hosted by Garmin South Africa, this event promises to challenge and inspire cyclists from around the cou …… read more
PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 3 destined to deliver your PB
18 July 2024 — The new PUMA Deviate NITRO™ 3 is designed to help you break PBs and achieve peak performance during both training and raceday. It’s the everyday source of speed that runners can trust week after week, kilometre after kilometre. Deviate means to do thin …… read more
Teen Sensation!
9 July 2024 — You may not have heard about 18-year-old sprinter Bayanda Walaza yet, but if his rapid rise to fame in 2024 is anything to go by, including qualifying for the Paris Olympics, his may soon be a household name in SA. – By Sean Falconer … read more
Up for the Challenge
9 July 2024 — Ryan Sandes is rightfully considered a legend of SA ultra-distance trail running, and now he’s thinking of tackling even longer distances in the near future, but first he has unfinished business in France. – By Sean Falconer … read more
Dreaming of a Sub-28
9 July 2024 — After shift his focus from running marathons and ultras down to 10km, Bongelani Mkhwanazi has become one of the country’s fastest and most consistent performers. – By Tathe Msimango with Sean Falconer… read more
OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIAN ATHLETES LAUDED AT SPAR GRAND PRIX JOBURG LAUNCH
5 July 2024 — Johannesburg, Gauteng , South Africa: Calling all women of Jozi! SPAR is proud to announce the launch of the iconic SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi, returning to paint the streets of Johannesburg peach on 06 October 2024. This launch event marks the kick-o …… read more