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Ferdinand Omanyala, sprint king

Kenyans are known for their dominance in middle and long-distance races around the world. Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon have…

2 years ago

Why this African basketball league is “bigger than basketball”

The conclusion of the second season of Africa's newest league, the FIBA and NBA-backed Basketball Africa League has shown that…

2 years ago

Gijima – a global impact movie on how running changed a South African’s life

by Stephen Granger Sinovuyo Ngcobo is not a name widely known in running circles, but a dramatic short film on…

2 years ago

Shattering cultural bonds: the 16-year-old woman striker.

Cameroonians take pride in football as a source of national unity but women have not always been included in the…

3 years ago

A teen soccer sensation brings a plan with his game

It's not often that young football players think beyond their immediate team responsibilities - and schoolwork. But Bill Antonio is…

3 years ago

When a successful sporting event becomes Africa’s best brand advertising

Ultra-Trail Cape Town branding provides the backdrop for three Canadians who excelled at the UTCT 100km - Mathieu Blanchard (4th…

3 years ago

Live action another winner at UTCT

Lauren Granger tracks second-placed woman in the UTCT 100km Marianne Hogan with Danish athlete Mads Louring behind. Photo: Grant Scholtz…

3 years ago

To redefine the art of trail – just throw away the rule book

Courtney Dauwalter - unconventional approach has brought her success. Photo: Scott Rokis By Stephen Granger They’re bold, brave and ballsy…

3 years ago

Running’s role championing conservation

Treading lightly over the trails on Table Mountain protects the environment. Photo: Kevin Sawyer) By Stephen Granger The environment and…

3 years ago

Western Europe’s highest mountain woos Africa’s trail runners (part 2)

(Archive) The start of the Mont Blanc Ultra Trail. Photo: Stephen Granger By Stephen Granger While the full circumnavigation around…

3 years ago