Athletics

RAK draws running royalty

Running royalty arrived at Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) this week, as some of the world’s fastest distance runners headed to…

2 years ago

Africa set for cross country dominance in Australia

Cross country is mostly not run on level playing fields, but in spite of the tougher courses now prepared for…

2 years ago

Malusi and Mila make merry at Milkwood

Malusi Judase on his way to another victory. Photo - Stephen Granger Masiphumelelo athlete, Malusi Judase, raced to his second…

2 years ago

Lloyd Bosman takes the heat and the win as runners follow in Madiba’s footsteps at Drakenstein

A week short of his 35th birthday, seasoned Southern Cape athlete, Lloyd Bosman, raced to victory in the annual 27 for…

2 years ago

Following in Madiba’s footsteps at Drakenstein

Runners have only two days to book an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of South Africa’s most celebrated leader,…

2 years ago

Seven marathons on seven continents in seven days – the seventh edition!

The World Marathon Challenge is back after three years COVID-induced absence and 48 marathon addicts from 12 countries leave from…

2 years ago

Holly leaves deep tracks in Africa

Leading mountain and trail runner, Holly Page, has reached some of her sport’s highest peaks, literally and metaphorically. But for…

2 years ago

Two Oceans Marathon chair upbeat about new beginnings and an end to turbulent times

Sixty-four-year-old Brackenfell-based distance runner and grandfather of two, William Christian Swartbooi, enters his second term as Two Oceans Marathon NPC…

2 years ago

Greek athlete in ‘Fotis’ finish at Ultra-trail Cape Town, by Zeus!

The gods on Mount Olympus are celebrating this weekend’s extraordinary performance by 40-year-old Greek ultra-distance athlete Fotis Zisimopoulos, in winning…

2 years ago

It’s the Robbie and Landie show in the Ultra-trail Cape Town pipe-opener

31-year-old Scottish athlete Robbie Simpson raced to an emphatic victory at the RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town Peninsula Traverse 55 km…

2 years ago