Olympics

Fritz and Max in search of an African Dream

Seventy-seven days into their journey, German siblings and adventurers extraordinaire, Fritz and Max Sitte, are well on course to better…

3 months ago

Elroy Gelant to strengthen South Africa’s Olympic Marathon team

Elroy is packing for Paris! South African leading distance athlete, Elroy Gelant, received the best news of the year, with…

4 months ago

Stellar qualifiers raise Africa’s hopes of a Paris gold heist

Building on a number of stellar performances in Olympic qualifiers, African athletes are primed for success at the Paris Olympics.…

4 months ago

Budding Rwandese tennis player Ibonga meets his Nigerian idol, Aruna, in Kigali

How far would you go to meet your sports idol in person, who is visiting your country to play a…

4 months ago

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in line to become the seventh Abbott’s Marathon Major as thousands set to race the streets of the Mother City

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon remains on course for Abbott World Marathon Majors membership in 2025 as 18 000 participants…

11 months ago

An emotional reunion as Elana and Deratu meet again in Barcelona – host city of one of the most memorable races in Olympic history

by Stephen Granger Elana Meyer and Deratu Tulu’s shared celebration of their gold and silver medal-winning performances in the 10 000m…

2 years ago

Olympics Special – SA’s Olympics marathoners to make the most of Sapporo

SA's marathon team in Tokyo - (L to R) Hendrick Ramaala, Desmond Mokgobu, Stephen Mokoka, Precious Mashele, Elroy Gelant and…

3 years ago

Gerda Steyn’s ultra-long route to Japan

Gerda Steyn summits at 2700m in the 2017 Tignes Trail Race in France. Photo: Courtesy of Gerda Steyn It’s 13 786…

3 years ago

Olympics Special – Mokgobu’s dreams of gold

Desmond Mokgobu wins again, breaking the tape at the 2019 Gun Run in Cape Town in 1 hr 4 min…

3 years ago

Olympics Special – African athletes to watch at the Tokyo Olympics

As the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games gather steam, African countries are looking to bag more gold, silver and bronze…

3 years ago