Robbie and Bianca sizzle in heat-wave conditions at the Otter TERREX Trail
Robbie Simpson made it two in a row with a drama-filled victory at the Otter TERREX Trail, presented by EasyEquities, at Storms River today (Saturday 5 October) while Bianca Tarboton delivered the performance of the day in winning the...
Cape Town Marathon 40 day launch
Running royalty is heading to Cape Town next month to race the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (SCTM) in what is a foretaste of what is to come in the next few years.
Some of the biggest names in the marathon...
30th edition of the OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon
Lloyd Bosman finally brought the Gun Run to Pacaltsdorp with an emphatic victory in the 30th edition of the OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon in perfect running conditions in Cape Town this morning (Sunday 15 September).
Bosman raced to victory...
OUTsurance Gun Run
Philani ‘PK’ Sengce defended his OUTsurance Gun Run Trail title in perfect Cape Town spring morning, racing to victory today (Saturday 14 September) in record time, with former Pretoria athlete, Mila Geldenhuys, joining the record-breaking spree in the women’s...
Paris 2024: Sifan Hassan bags a marathon gold in a triumph for Africa
Sifan Hassan ended an ambitious and exhausting Paris Olympic Games in triumph when she broke the tape to win the women’s marathon at the Esplanade Invalides.
by Stephen Granger, bird story agency
As in the previous Games, Sifan Hassan took on...
Paris 2024: Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola reigns supreme in the men’s Olympics marathon as event...
Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia is the new Olympic marathon champion, not only capturing the coveted gold but also setting a new Olympic record. Saturday's marathon may have also marked the final showdown between two ageing marathon legends, Eliud Kipchoge...
Africa hopeful for more medals in Paris as Olympic marathon kicks off
It’s Africa’s time to shine at the Games as the weekend brings down the curtain on what many are saying are the best Games ever, with the contrast between the COVID-enforced empty stadiums in Tokyo and the jam-packed arenas...
Paris 2024: Africa’s marathon runners gear up for the ultimate test of endurance at...
As the Paris 2024 marathons approach, all eyes are on Africa's elite runners who will now face a grueling course with steep climbs and tough terrain. The world eagerly awaits to see if Africa’s marathon elite will showcase their...
Paris 2024: Africa is on a marathon quest for Olympic glory in Paris
Africa has woken and become a dominant force in the Olympic marathon and in distance running in general. With individual African nations looking to improve their medals haul, the Paris Olympics presents a prime opportunity for the continent's marathoners,...
Paris 2024: Why the 2024 Olympic Games will mark a milestone for the women’s...
The 2024 Paris Olympics marks a historic milestone for the women’s marathon, as it will close the Summer Games for the first time. This represents a major shift from past Olympics, where the spotlight was primarily on the men’s...