Hartley Optimistic at Sprint World Cup Start
SA’s Canoe Sprint Olympic bronze medallist Bridgitte Hartley demonstrated impressive early season form at the opening leg of the 2014 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup series in Milan over the weekend, finishing in sixth place in the women’s K1 500m A Final on the weekend
Hartley Bags Victrix Ludorum at SA Canoe Champs
Olympic medallist Bridgitte Hartley was the star of the show, winning the senior Victrix Ludorum at the SA Sprint Canoeing Champs on the weekend at Nagle Dam
Hartley-Kime Duo Spices Fish River Title Hopes
News of Olympian Bridgitte Hartley teaming up with local star Robyn Kime for premier Fish River Marathon title likely to up stakes with contenders Michelle Burn and Danica Bartho, defending champs Hilary Pitchford and Abby Adie still looking for race partners
Semenya Leads Gauteng Sports Awards Nominations
Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya leads nominations for the Gauteng Sports Awards, which take place on 29 June at Emperor’s Palace.
Hartley Recovery Under Pressure
London Olympic medallist Bridgitte Hartley is recovering from a bout of chicken pox and hopes to be back in action by the end of the month.
Mthethwa’s Hand in Making Pro Sports History
The South African women’s sports landscape is set to enter a new era with the launch of the Netball Professional League. In the lead up to this historic move, gsport speaks to Netball South Africa President Mimi Mthethwa, who is fast driving change in the country’s most popular women’s sports code.
Olympic star Hartley adds her name to Drak 2013
London Olympic bronze medallist Bridgitte Hartley is a late entry for the Drak Challenge 2013. This is Hartley’s second Drak Challenge, having participated in the 2004 edition.
Kate Roberts: Seizing Opportunities and Living Life
Olympian Kate Roberts is on a mission to have her best year yet. Roberts spoke to gsport about her love for sport, her success in triathlon, and shares sponsorship and career tips for aspiring triathletes.
Stage Set for Feisty 50 Miler
Unlimited Ozzie Gladwin Winner Abby Adie will face stiff competition from Dusi pacesetter Robyn Kime and Hilary Pitchford when they compete at the Best 4 Healthcare 50 Miler Canoe Marathon this weekend.
Laureus SA Turns 10
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in South Africa celebrated its tenth birthday at the South African Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town. Guests included Natalie du Toit, Ilse Hayes and Bridgitte Hartley.
SPAR gsport Awards a Success
The 2012 SPAR gsport Awards were the best yet in its seven year history. Guests including top athletes, celebrities, nominees, and sports fans waxed lyrical about the overall organisation of the event held at the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg.
Semenya Wins SPAR gsport Athlete Award
The biggest women’s sport winners of 2012 were announced at a star-studded gathering at the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, where Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya was named SPAR Athlete of the Year.