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.
The 2020 Comrades Marathon Has Been Cancelled
Athletics South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Athletics and Comrades Marathon Association announce cancellation of the 2020 Comrades Marathon due to the continuous outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Mbuthuma Eyes World Championship Gold
Introducing our #FollowFriday feature on Nedbank Running Club’s Fikile Mbuthuma, who celebrates 15 years of marathon running this year. Mbuthuma, who won Comrades Marathon gold with an historic eighth-placed finish in 2016, has World Championship gold and a Comrades Top 5 finish on her bucket list.
Comrades Marathon Awarded IAU Gold Label Status
The Comrades Marathon has been awarded Gold Label Status by the International Association of Ultrarunners after adhering to specific criteria set out by the federation
Dreyer Claims Skyrun 100km Women’s Title
Well-known adventure racer, Jeannie Dreyer, was the first women to cross the finish line at the K-Way Skyrun 100km race to claim the title in Eastern Cape this past weekend
Semenya and Steyn Headline ASA’s Preparation Squad for Olympics
Athletics South Africa has named a preparation squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that boasts double Olympic Champion, Caster Semenya and Comrades Marathon winner, Gerda Steyn
Steyn Runs NYC Marathon in Olympic Qualifying Time
2019 Momentum gsport Athlete of the Year finalist, Gerda Steyn, qualified for the 2020 Olympics after finishing the New York City marathon within the qualifying time on Sunday
Closure of #Comrades2020 South African Entries
The South African entries for the 2020 Comrades Marathon have been closed after the allocated 25, 000 entry cap was reached on Wednesday
#ComradesMarathon Entries Open with a Bang
Over 11, 500 entries have been received on the opening day of the 95th edition of the #ComradesMarathon entry process via online and walk-ins on Monday morning
Steyn Out to Complete Olympic Time at New York Marathon
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn sets her sights on achieving the 2:29:30 Olympic Qualifying time at the New York Marathon on Sunday
#SundayBest: Kgatlana Continues to Reach for the Stars
Banyana Banyana international star, Thembi Kgatlana has continued dominating the scene as she was named the Sports Personality of the Year at the Feather Awards on Thursday to add to her already glittering trophy cabinet