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Childhood fantasy becomes Olympic reality for SA’s sole fencer in Paris
13 June 2024 — By Karien Jonckheere Flashing swords and clashing steel… who wouldn’t be fascinated? That’s what initially drew Harry Saner to fencing, and what’s now created a path for the 23-year-old to the Olympic Games in Paris. “I was always fascinated with sword …… read more
Top Contenders in 2024 Comrades Marathon
7 June 2024 — The Comrades Marathon has long been known as the unofficial world championships of ultrarunning and this year, a world class international and local field will be lining up outside the Durban City Hall, among more than 20,000 other runners for the 97th …… read more
Luxolo Adams determined to overcome “speed bumps” on road to Paris
6 June 2024 — By Karien Jonckheere Luxolo Adams is yet to get his track season underway. A grade 2 hamstring tear has kept him on the sidelines, but the 27-year-old sprinter is confident he can come back stronger than ever as he builds towards the Paris Olympics, wi …… read more
Training: Taper Tactics
4 June 2024 — We’ve all fallen into the trap of squeezing just a little more in before a big race, and many a medal is won or lost in the weeks before the big day, so here’s how to taper properly before that big race. – By Ray Orchison … read more
Nedbank running club fields most competitive Comrades field to date
1 June 2024 — The Nedbank running club’s famous green Nike vests have dominated running events around the country, and even more so, the Comrades Marathon, dubbed the ultimate human race. 2024 is no different and at this years Comrades Marathon, the club has a recor …… read more
From spectator to potential Olympian: Wayde’s sister Kayla is poised for Paris
28 May 2024 — By Karien Jonckheere Kayla Swarts was just 13 years old when she sat trackside as her brother, Wayde van Niekerk, stormed to a new 400m world record on his way to Olympic gold in Rio. Little could she imagine that eight years later she’d be on the brin …… read more
Ask Yourself Why… Not the Way to Win!
28 May 2024 — The rules around pacing in road running – be it legal or illegal – have once again featured in the news, thanks to an apparently rigged race in Beijing, China this April. – By Norrie Williamson… read more
Trail (Mis)Adventures: Lost & Found Pirates
28 May 2024 — The golden rule of trail running (with me) is simple: Do not, under any circumstances, follow me. Trust me, it simply won’t end well, as the Scurvy Sea Dogs recently found out! – By Carla Farina … read more
Sport Man Says: Olympic Lustre Lost?
28 May 2024 — The frustrating case of SA’s Elroy Gelant missing out on qualifying to run the marathon at the Paris Olympics in August has left a sour taste in my mouth. – By Manfred Seidler… read more
You Take it From Here
28 May 2024 — It doesn’t matter how many times we get selected to do pacesetting duties at the big races, it is always special. From the moment we apply to pace one of these races, to when we get selected, through the training and planning to the start, the actual p …… read more