On this #FathersDay, we honour ten leading dads who are playing their part to shape their daughters’ journeys as they own their success on the sporting field. #SheOwnsHerSuccess
Running
Irvette van Zyl Smashes World Record at 50km Ultramarathon
Irvette van Zyl crossed the finish line at 3:04:23 to set a new record as the first South African female to break the 50km IAU World Record, in Gqeberha on Sunday
Glenrose Xaba Wins SA Half Marathon Title
Star Boxer athlete, Glenrose Xaba, retains the women’s SA Half Marathon title in Gqerberha and believes her times will only improve as the season progresses #GoGirls
Charné Felix Prepares for SASAPD Championships
With the first steps to Tokyo within reach at the SASAPD Championships starting Saturday, T44 sprint and long-jump competitor Charné Felix talks to Babsie Kutwana about her Paralympic ambitions, and the challenges of being a para-athlete.
Ruth Chepngetich Smashes World Half Marathon Record in Istanbul
World marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich took 29 seconds off the world record to win the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon in Turkey
Star-Studded Line-Up as January #GAL2021 Newsmakers Unveiled
Unveiling a star-studded January list of Newsmakers ahead of the third edition of the #GAL2021 event in December
Gerda Steyn Soars In Dubai
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn has won the 10km Super Sport Race in the UAE, as she builds up to her first major challenge of 2021, the RAK Half Marathon on 19 February.
Gerda Steyn’s First Ever Comrades Marathon Experience
As athletes prepare for the 2021 Comrades Marathon this June, champion South African runner Gerda Steyn takes a trip down memory lane to the night before her first ultra race in 2015
Adelle Tracey Deals with Dyslexia Through Sport
British middle-distance runner Adelle Tracey, remains a beacon of hope as her story of dealing with dyslexia through sport is being used to inspire young kids to never stop shooting for the stars. An inspirational Tracey shares her story with the gsport team and reveals some of the rich lessons that sport has taught her.
Ela Meiring’s Running Miracle
Seventeen year-old junior athlete, Ela Meiring, survived a near death experience and only weeks later competed in the Comrades Race the Legends event, an experience which has reignited her big dream of running the 2023 Comrades Marathon.
Carmie Prinsloo’s Rising Athletics Star
Youth Olympian, Carmie Prinsloo, is steadily becoming a household name as the cross-country and track and field athlete dominates local and international races. She chats to Celine Abrahams about balancing education and athletics and lessons she has learnt along the way.
31 Days of Women’s Sport Stories
We challenged ourselves to keep telling one powerful story a day during the lockdown to play our part in shaping the narrative of women’s sport. We ended up telling 32 stories, and we are excited to salute them as we reflect on an inspiring month of storytelling on gsport!