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Wayde is Back!
2 April 2023 — Wayde van Niekerk proved he’s well on the way back to his finest form, running the fastest time since his career-threatening 2017 injury to claim the national 400m title at the SA Track and Field Championships in Potchefstroom on Saturday, and providin …… read more
Wet Second Day Dampens SA Champs
2 April 2023 — Day two of the SA Track and Field Championships in Potchefstroom came to a soggy end as persistent rain meant numerous events had to be postponed until Saturday, but there were still some highlights worth mentioning. – BY KARIEN JONCKHEERE In spite of …… read more
Confident Simbine Retains SA Crown
31 March 2023 — An exciting first day of action at the ASA Senior Track and Field Championships in Potchefstroom saw sprinter Akani Simbine claim a fifth national title in the men’s 100m, while there were also repeat wins for other SA stars. – BY KARIEN JONCKHEERE Aka …… read more
Well Done, Dok!
24 March 2023 — During the recent Johnson Crane Half Marathon in Joburg, 80-year-old Dr Reinie ‘Dok’ Mornet achieved the remarkable feat of completing his 600th half marathon! – By Sean Falconer… read more
Proudly South African Running Club looks for New Sponsor
24 March 2023 — Due to the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, Murray & Roberts have been forced to end their sponsorship of the running club, now the South African athletes supported by the club are looking for a new home.… read more
Two Oceans Champ Gerda Steyn Joins Phantane AC
16 March 2023 — It was announced today that three-time Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon winner, Gerda Steyn, has joined the KZN-based Phantane Athletics Club. Steyn, will be running in the club colours of Phantane for all of her races on South African soil in com …… read more
Under Armour Flexes On The Launch Of Its Most Versatile Trainer Yet!
24 February 2023 — When Apollo Brands PTY LTD (official distributor of Under Armour in South Africa) launches a new trainer, you can expect technology to be at its very core.The new UA Flex To Flow, dropping in stores nationwide on 23 February 2023, is lightweight and du …… read more
Mgabhi’s Ultra-Asia exploits to foot the bill for much-needed school shoes
24 February 2023 — She’s run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents and now Nontuthuko Mgabhi has set herself a new challenge: the 160km Ultra-Asia race from 6-9 March. For Nontuthuko, it’s not about personal achievement or conquering the ultra-running world b …… read more
SPAR Women’s Challenge Back with a Bang
22 February 2023 — 70 000 runners are expected as the SPAR Women’s Challenge returns to capacity after the Covid restrictions Exciting changes to the prize money structure add new incentives for local athletes The SPAR Women’s Challenge series is back with a bang and ch …… read more
Mad About the Traverse
16 February 2023 — As a spectator at the Rhodes Dryland Traverse in 2021, I could already see why it is considered an aspirational, must-do, bucket-list event by many in the South African trail running community, and having ‘graduated’ to stage racing during 2022, I jump …… read more