Tag: athletics

SPORTS

Team South Africa continues to impress at the Commonwealth Games

Team South Africa continues to deliver impressive performances at the Commonwealth Games, with the nation’s athletes showcasing determination, talent, and resilience across a range of sporting disciplines. From the track and swimming pool to the boxing ring and cycling arena, South African competitors have consistently challenged for podium finishes, adding to the country’s growing medal tally. Their […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bayanda Walaza wins gold at the FISU games

After garnering attention with some impressive running times this year, South African sprinting sensation Bayanda Walaza is determined to dominate as he pulled off a gold medal win at the FISU World University Games. If there was any doubt about his talent and capabilities, Bayanda Walaza has put an end to all of it. His […]

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European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of Caster Semenya

On Thursday, a top European court said a Swiss court did not give South African runner Caster Semenya a fair trial over whether she should lower her testosterone levels to compete as a woman. The double Olympic champion, who is classed as having “differences in sexual development”, has been unable to compete in her favoured […]

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Bayanda Walaza stands on business and becomes the fastest man in 2025

South Africa’s athletics last born sprinting sensation Bayanda Walaza has proven that he is not one to play with after dropping a personal best of 9.99 seconds to win the men’s 100m race at the Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) Championships. After making history as the first athlete to acquire an Olympic medal while still in […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Prudence Sekgodiso is in the house! Smashes 800m indoor record in debut

After pulling off an impressive performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, highly decorated sprinter Prudence Sekgodiso has announced her return to the track field with a bang as she smashed the national 800m indoor sprint record. With an extensive resume, that includes being a gold medalist at the African U18 Championship and as well as […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Historic South African moments in sport that united the country

Although riddled with a plethora of issues, from inequality to subpar governance, South Africa is a nation full of love and unity. Throughout the short democracy, South Africa has enjoyed, these strong feelings have been highlighted through unforgettable sports moments that have brought people from all corners of the country together to celebrate patriotism. It […]

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What is the repechage round and what does it mean for Olympic athletes

The 2024 Paris Olympics has been a tournament of many firsts, and the track and field sporting code has come up with an innovative way to provide a shot at redemption for the athletes. Repechage, a word which loosely translates from French to “fish out” or “to rescue” allows competitors who do not initially clinch […]

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