Puma Athlete Mondo Duplantis Sets His Fifteenth Pole Vault World Record
13 March 2026 — PUMA athlete Mondo Duplantis has once again redefined the limits of the pole vault, soaring to a breathtaking 6.31m world record at the 2026 Mondo Classic, the highest jump ever recorded in the history of the sport.In front of an electric home crowd, a …… read more
Adidas celebrates running community and club support in SCTM ambition
5 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The pulse of the Mother City’s running scene beats strongest far from the elite start line, in the clubs and communities that shape every stride taken across its roads. With the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (SCTM) pursuing Abbott World M …… read more
Chery boosts Durban 10K race incentives
4 May 2026 — The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will offer more than fast times and coastal scenery on Sunday, 12 July, with one participant set to win a brand-new Chery vehicle valued at R279 900. The incentive continues a trend that has seen Chery South Africa rew …… read more
Junior Boks clinch U20 title as ‘The Tank’ and ‘The Chef’ help dismantle Australia
4 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Junior Springboks wrapped up the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare after a commanding 56-17 victory over Australia in Gqeberha on Sunday. It was a polished, high-tempo display that reflected a side growing in confid …… read more
‘Comrades is never going to be as bad as this’, says Carla Molinaro after False Bay 50 win
4 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Stephen George and Carla Molinaro delivered commanding performances in punishing conditions to win the Balwin Properties False Bay 50km on Saturday. The coastal ultra marathon, which started in Kleinmond and finished at Gordon’s Bay P …… read more
Junior Boks reshuffle as Australia challenge looms
2 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has made measured changes to his match-23 for Sunday’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Kick-off is at 16h10, with New Zealand facing Argentina earlier at 14h0 …… read more
Shortest Comrades Up Run could boost Gerda Steyn’s R2m bid
2 May 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The 2026 Comrades Marathon will be run over the shortest Up Run distance in recent history, a development that could significantly favour multiple champion Gerda Steyn as she targets both victory and a lucrative payday. Race organiser …… read more
Faith Cherono targets sub 30 personal best in Cape Town 10K
2 May 2026 — Kenya’s Faith Cherono will line up at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on 10 May with a clear objective, to test her limits against the clock on one of the country’s fastest courses. The 27-year-old made a strong impression on her South African deb …… read more
For the friend they lost, the body that survived, and the finish line they reached
29 April 2026 — Whatever you’re running for, nothing should stop you Eighty-nine kilometres. Twelve hours. On paper, it’s a test of endurance. In reality, it’s something far deeper. Because what defines a journey like this isn’t the distance – it’s the reason someone …… read more
RMB targets untapped Trail Running market with UTD strategy
28 April 2026 — By Matshelane Mamabolo RMB is betting on the road less travelled and in South Africa’s evolving sports economy, that may prove to be a calculated advantage. While most major sponsors continue to pour resources into rugby, cricket and football, the bank …… read more
WATCH | Sebastian Sawe speaks after historic sub-2 hour record rout at London Marathon
27 April 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The marathon’s ultimate barrier finally cracked on Sunday as Sabastian Sawe produced a run for the ages to win the London Marathon 2026 in a scarcely believable 1:59:30. On a cool spring morning that quickly turned electric, the 30-ye …… read more