Marlie Viljoen cautious with 400m title on the line
FISU World University Games 400m champion Marlie Viljoen believes she has finally shaken off her injury setback in time to defend her title.
Athletics
Prudence Sekgodiso to focus on 1500m in preparation for World Champs
South African middle-distance athlete Prudence Sekgodiso will concentrate on the 1500m as part of her build-up to the upcoming World Senior Athletics Championships, set for Tokyo, Japan, from 13 to 21 September.
Read MoreElroy Gelant: ASA places more focus on relay events
South African marathon record holder Elroy Gelant has voiced his concerns about the current state of local athletics and Athletics South Africa’s heavy emphasis on relays.
Read MoreKamohelo Mofolo on setting a new Lesotho 10km national record
Lesotho road running sensation Kamohelo Mofolo told SABC Sport that from the start of the year, his focus has been on breaking the national 10km record.
Read MoreDaniel Katzav confirms the end of Commonwealth Championships dream
Weightlifting athlete and coach Daniel Katzav says he is switching focus to local competitions, having missed out on qualification for the Commonwealth Championship in India next month.
Read MoreKabelo Mulaudzi secures back-to-back victories at the Absa Run Your City 10km race
South African road running star Kabelo Mulaudzi truly earned his nickname, “Mr Podium,” by securing his second straight win at the Absa Run Your City 10km in Durban.
Read MoreGlenrose Xaba caught off guard by route changes at the Absa Run Your City
South African 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba told SABC Sport that the course changes at Sunday’s Absa Run Your City Durban race caught her off guard.
Read MoreLythe Pillay aims for podium finish at World Champs in Tokyo
Former South African 400m champion Lythe Pillay has his eyes firmly set on a podium finish at the upcoming World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.
Read MoreHollywood Athletics Club terminates contract following doping violation
Hollywood Athletics Club has terminated the contract of prominent long-distance runner Nkosikhona Mhlakwana after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Read MoreStephen Mokoka hopes to have his family by his side for world record attempt
Stephen Mokoka sets his sights on breaking the Masters 10km World Record at the Absa Run Your City race in Durban on Sunday.
Read MoreSASCOC urges ASA to take a cautious approach in appointing a new CEO
SASCOC president Barry Hendricks has urged the newly elected Athletics South Africa (ASA) board to take a measured and careful approach in appointing a new CEO.
Read MoreKabelo Mulaudzi aims to break SA 10km record in Durban
South African road running star Kabelo Mulaudzi is aiming to break the national 10km record of 27:28, set by American-based athlete Adriaan Wildschut on April 13 in Gqeberha.
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