South Africa’s Junior Women Set for World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene
South Africa’s junior women are Oregon-bound, with star quality like Oluchi Ndubueze, Ansumé de Beer, and Megan Nieman headlining the 24-strong contingent named by Athletics SA for the World Athletics U20 Champs in Eugene from 5 to 9 August.
African Pole Vault Champ Ansumé de Beer on Faith, Fear and Flying Over the Bar
One day after Youth Day, African senior and under-20 pole vault champion Ansumé de Beer opens up to gsport about faith, fighting back from injury, and why she wants every young South African girl to know that taking the leap of faith is scary but so worth it.
Karabo More, Rogail Joseph, Kristi Snyman, Ansume de Beer and Colette Uys Strike Gold for South Africa in Accra
Five gold, one silver and three bronze as South Africa succesfully defends its continental athletics title in Accra with Karabo More, Rogail Joseph, Kristi Snyman, Ansume de Beer and Colette Uys all topping the podium in the campaign.
Ansume de Beer and Kristi Snyman Strike Gold for South Africa in Accra
Ansume de Beer in the pole vault and Kristi Snyman in the high jump have struck African continental gold, and Leandri Holtzhausen has joined them on the podium with hammer bronze as South Africa defend their CAA African Senior Athletics title in Accra.
Prudence Sekgodiso Leads 19 South African Women into African Athletics Title Defence in Accra
Time to defend the crown. Prudence Sekgodiso, Rogail Joseph and Marione Fourie lead a 19-strong SA women’s contingent into the African Athletics Senior Championships in Accra, Ghana, from today through Sunday.
Megan Nieman and Ansume de Beer Break Records on the Closing Day of the ASA Age Group Champs
Megan Nieman broke her own record in 56.64 to claim the U18 girls 400m hurdles title on the closing day of the ASA Age Group Championships in Ekurhuleni, with Ansume de Beer also clearing a new African mark of 4.18m in the U20 women’s pole vault.
Zeney Geldenhuys Wins Her Fifth SA Title at the Senior Track and Field Champs in Potchefstroom
Zeney Geldenhuys won her fifth South African title in one highlight on Day 2 of the ASA Senior Track and Field Championships, fastest at 55.09 for the women’s 400m hurdles title at the NWU McArthur Athletics Stadium in Potchefstroom on Friday.