Glenrose Xaba Headlines Senior Women’s Team for World Cross Country Champs

Glenrose Xaba will lead the SA women’s senior team at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships to be held in Tallahassee, Florida in the USA, on 10 January 2026.

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In the senior 4x2km mixed relay, South Africa women will be represented by Karabo More and Carina Viljoen.

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SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba headlines the Senior Women's Team for the World Athletics Cross Country Champs in Tallahassee on 10 January 2026. Photo: Cecilia van Bers

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The junior women’s 6km event consists of Ithuteng Khiba, Lara Stander, Lara van der Merwe, Andrea Steynberg, Omaatla Dikao and Leandri Pretorius.

“We are happy to announce the final team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships,” said President of Athletics South Africa, James Moloi.

“This team represents the best of South African athletics during selection. We are confident that they will give it their best on the international stage.”
Athletics South Africa President, James Moloi

“As we prepare for this prestigious event, I want to encourage all South Africans to come together and support our team. Let’s show our athletes that we believe in them and are behind them every step of the way. I have no doubt that they will put up a strong fight and make our country proud.”

Women’s 10km Team

Glenrose Xaba
Karabo Mailula
Cacisile Sosibo
Kyla Jacobs
Cian Oldknow
Zanele Maisa

Junior Women’s 6km Team

Ithuteng Khiba
Lara Stander
Lara van der Merwe
Andrea Steynberg
Omaatla Dikao
Leandri Pretorius

Women in the Senior 4x2km Mixed Relay Team

Karabo More
Carina Viljoen

Original Copy: Athletics SA, with editing by gsport

Main Photo Caption: SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba headlines the Senior Women’s Team for the World Athletics Cross Country Champs in Tallahassee on 10 January 2026. Photo: Cecilia van Bers

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