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FLAWLESS MORNING SESSION FOR SA JUNIORS
A trio of South African athletes delivered in style on Thursday morning, going unscathed as they charged into the next rounds of their events on day three of the World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz,...
View ArticleJUNIOR SPEEDSTERS COAST INTO 200M FINAL
Sprinters Clarence Munyai and Gift Leotlela will line up among the favourites for the men’s 200m title at the World U-20 Championships, after dominating the heats and semifinals in Bydgoszcz, Poland...
View ArticleCHANGE OF VENUE FOR SOWETO MARATHON
This year’s Old Mutual Soweto Marathon will start and finish at FNB Stadium, organisers confirmed on Thursday, at the launch of the annual 42km race to be held on November 6. Despite shifting the venue...
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RESULTS, DAY THREE, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS
Results of finals on day three of the World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Thursday (21 July, 2016): Men 1 500m: 1 Kumari Taki (KEN) 3:48.63, 2 Taresa Tolosa (ETH) 3:48.77, 3 Anthony...
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SA QUARTET PREPARE FOR LONDON DIAMOND LEAGUE
A group of four SA athletes will sharpen up for the Rio Olympics, three weeks ahead of the track and field competition at the Games, when they turn out at the two-day Diamond League meeting in London...
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ANOTHER GOOD MORNING SESSION FOR SA JUNIORS
The SA junior team enjoyed another solid session on Friday morning, with four of the five athletes in action making it through to the next rounds of their respective events, on day four of the World...
View ArticleCITY2CITY ULTRA-MARATHON CANCELLED
The popular City2City ultra-marathon has been called off for the second time in three years. “It is with great regret to announce that the City2City Marathon, due to take place on September 4, has...
View ArticleLEOTLELA EARNS SILVER MEDAL IN POLAND
Gift Leotlela capped his campaign at the World Junior Championships in fine style on Friday night, earning the silver medal in the men’s 200m final in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Having finished fourth in the...
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NEL HITS TOP FORM IN LONDON
Wenda Nel proved she was approaching her best shape just three weeks ahead of the Rio Olympics, taking third spot in the women’s 400m hurdles race at the Diamond League meeting in London on Friday...
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RESULTS, DAY FOUR, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS
Results of finals on day four of the World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Friday (22 July, 2016): Men 200m: 1 Michael Norman (USA) 20.17, 2 Gift Leotlela (RSA) 20.59, 3 Nigel Ellis (JAM)...
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BRAVE FIGHT BUT NO LUCK FOR MOKOKA
Stephen Mokoka will lead the Gauteng North team in Sasolburg this weekend Stephen Mokoka put up a gallant fight in the men’s 5 000m race on Saturday night, though he faded in the latter stages in the...
View ArticleGROBLER BAGS SILVER, BIELDT BREAKS SA RECORD IN POLAND
Johan Grobler delivered a stunning performance on Saturday evening to snatch the silver medal in the men’s javelin throw final, and Taylon Bieldt shattered the SA junior 100m hurdles record on the...
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RESULTS, DAY FIVE, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS
Results of finals on day five of the World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Saturday (23 July, 2016): Men 5 000m: 1 Selemon Barega (ETH) 13:21.21, 2 Djamal Direh (DJI) 13:21.50, 3 Wesley...
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SA JUNIORS TO RETURN HOME WITH THREE MEDALS
Gift Leotlela, seen here at last year’s Commonwealth Youth Games, was the star performer for the SA team in Bydgoszcz (photo credit: www.athletics-africa.com) Taylon Bieldt delivered another fine...
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RESULTS, DAY SIX, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS
Results of finals on the sixth day of the World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Sunday (24 July, 2016): Men 800m: 1 Kipyegon Bett (KEN) 1:44.95, 2 Willy Kiplimo Tarbei (KEN) 1:45.50, 3...
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MEDALS TABLE, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS
Final medal standings of the IAAF World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland (19-24 July, 2016): Country G S B Total 1 United States 11 6 4...
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FULL RESULTS, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS
Results of all finals at the IAAF World U-20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland (19-24 July, 2016): Men 100m (+0.2): 1 Noah Lyles (USA) 10.17, 2 Filippo Tortu (ITA) 10.24, 3 Mario Burke (BAR) 10.26…...
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SA ROAD STARS SET FOR HALF-MARATHON BATTLE
Sibusiso Nzima will form part of the Central Gauteng team in Port Elizabeth, in preparation for the Olympic marathon (photo credit: Gallo Images) Hard-fought contests and fast times are expected in...
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SA HALF-MARATHON CHAMPS RESULTS
Stephen Mokoka after taking second place overall. He was the first SA athlete home Results of the SA Half-Marathon Championships in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (30 July, 2016): Men: Open: Edwin Koech...
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MOKOKA, VAN ZYL WIN SA HALF-MARATHON TITLES
Irvette van Zyl after winning the national women’s half-marathon title Stephen Mokoka and Irvette van Zyl produced late surges on Saturday, and while they were both edged out by foreign competitors,...
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