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Reaching the Summits

9 July 2015 — As an asthmatic, challenging to tackle the world’s big seven summits is quite a feat in itself, but for Katlego Letheo, her dream entails overcoming more… read more

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Breaking Two

8 July 2015 — At the age of 24, Rustenburg-born athlete Ilze Wicksell became the first woman from Africa to duck under two minutes in the 800m in 1983. In the same year, she… read more

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Un-Caiged

8 July 2015 — 947 radio presenter Alex Caige was ready to take on his first Comrades Marathon this year, until a stress fracture put him out of action, but with a positive ou… read more

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Middle Distance Maestro

8 July 2015 — Olympian, World Champs bronze medallist and South African record holder in the 1500m Johan Cronje has mastered his discipline for well over a decade, but he …… read more




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Sprinter Simbine Joins Sub-10 Club

2 July 2015 — On Wednesday night sprinter Akani Simbine became only the second South African to break the 10-second barrier in the 100m sprint when he clocked 9.99 seconds to… read more

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Wöstmann Aiming for Olympics

1 July 2015 — Caroline Wöstmann, winner of both the 2015 Comrades and Old Mutual Two Oceans ultra-races, has set herself a new challenge: She wants to qualify for next y… read more

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Gift to race Cape Town Trail 100km

30 June 2015 — Following his recent Comrades 2015 win, Gift Kehele has a new target in sight; to conquer South Africa's iconic Table Mountain by racing the 100km Ultra-tra… read more

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Winter Warming Tips

26 June 2015 — Try these winter-warming tips for surviving the cold months while still getting in your running fix. 1. Dress Right You want to be warm without sweating… read more

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Injury-Free on the Treadmill

26 June 2015 — Here’s how to stay fit and healthy while running on the treadmill this winter. – BY SEAN FALCONER The treadmill can be a lifesaver when it'… read more

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Gift to the Nation

26 June 2015 — With three gold medals to his name, including a third place last year, Rustenburg policeman Gift Kelehe was one of the pre-race favourites to take the 90th edit… read more

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