Tayla Kavanagh on Patience, Partners and the Power of Women’s Distance Running
From a sub-15 5000m to her first Spar Grand Prix win, Tayla Kavanagh tells gsport that confidence, consistency and self-coached patience are powering a record-chasing 2026 that is reshaping South African women’s distance running.
Annie Bothma Reclaims SA Marathon Title at Durban International Marathon
Annie Bothma stormed back to reclaim the South African marathon title at the ASA Championships incorporated into the Durban International Marathon to become the 10th South African woman ever to break 2:30:00 over the 42.2km distance.
New National 4x100m Record as SA Women Target Sunday Qualifiers at World Relays
South Africa’s women’s 4x100m quartet of Viwe Jingqi, Kayla la Grange, Gabriella Marais and Joviale Mbisha clocked a stunning 43.22 seconds to set a new national record on day one of the World Athletics Relays at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone.
Prudence Sekgodiso Leads South African Podium Sweep at SuperSport Simbine Classic
South African women shone on Day 1 of the SuperSport Simbine Classic Continental Tour Silver as Prudence Sekgodiso led a clean 1500m podium sweep and Marli Viljoen broke the ASA Senior 300m record at the Pilditch Athletics Stadium on Tuesday.
Marione Fourie and Karabo More Lead Strong Performances on Day 3 of the ASA Senior Track and Field Champs
Marione Fourie’s 100m Hurdles title and Karabo More’s 1500m victory highlighted an exceptional final day for South African women athletes at the ASA Senior Track and Field Championships. Excellence across track and field in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
Joviale Mbisha Defends her 100m Crown as Tayla Kavanagh Smashes PB for 5,000m Gold at the SA Senior Athletics Champs
Tayla Kavanagh dominated the women’s 5000m with a stunning personal best, and Joviale Mbisha defended her 100m crown on a brilliant opening day for South African women at the ASA Senior Athletics Championships in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
Colette Uys Breaks SA Hammer Throw Record at ACNW Champs
Colette Uys once again proved her record-breaking form, setting a new South African field athletics national mark with a 69.21m throw in the women’s hammer throw competition at the ACNW Championships in Potchefstroom, shattering her personal best by more than three metres.
Tayla Kavanagh Claims First Spar Grand Prix Title with Stunning Cape Town 10km Victory
Tayla Kavanagh wins the opening leg of the 2026 Spar Grand Prix in Cape Town with a personal best of 31:33, ahead of Glenrose Xaba in 31:38 and Kyla Jacobs in a career best of 32:16 in third place.
Zelda Botha Wins SA Race Walk Half-Marathon Title at Athletics SA Trials in Pretoria
Central Gauteng’s Zelda Botha showed her class at the ASA Race Walking Trials at UP, winning the 21.1km in 1:52:55 to cement her spot for the World Championships in Brazil, alongside standout victories for 30km champ Marizel Meintjies and U20s winner Lee Sue Nyathi.
Rumé Burger and Karabo More Shine at USN Simbine Classic Shootout
The 14th USN Simbine Classic Shootout delivered a masterclass in athletics as Rumé Burger’s 16.95s 150m sprint and Karabo More’s 1000m win showcased the incredible depth of South African talent at Hoërskool Menlopark on Friday.
Solid Top-Ten Finishes for Team SA at World Cross Country Champs in Florida
Glenrose Xaba finished in 34th to help the senior women’s team earn ninth place at the World Athletics Cross Country Champs in Florida, while Lara Stander was the best of the South African U20 women’s 6km race to lead the team to ninth place on Saturday
Coach Violet Semenya leads Team SA to the World Cross Country Championships
Led by the experienced Glenrose Xaba, ASA’s Team South Africa has departed for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in the USA, where they go up against the world’s best distance runners in Tallahassee this Saturday