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.
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.
Tayla Kavanagh Defends Sanlam Peace Run 10km Title in Record Time
Tayla Kavanagh successfully defended her Sanlam Peace Run 10km title, clocking a blistering 31:37 to shatter her personal best and post the fastest 10km by a South African woman in 2025, moving her to 11th on the SA all-time list in Cape Town on Saturday
gsport Hall of Famers Reflect on Being Inducted
A special celebration precedes the gsport Awards, just days away, but a very distinguished celebration precedes the big celebration on Saturday: On Friday, 29 August, a luncheon attended by among South Africa’s most distinguished women in sport gathered to welcome the 2025 gsport Hall of Fame inductee.
Glenrose Xaba Breaks Elana Meyer Course Record to Retain SA Half-Marathon Title
Glenrose Xaba defended her title to earn a sixth SA Half-Marathon gold medal, breaking former world record holder Elana Meyer’s course record at the ASA Road Running Champs in Namakgale at Phalaborwa in Limpopo on Saturday.
Prolific Glenrose Xaba Named 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year
Glenrose Xaba has been named the 2024 gsport Newsmaker of the Year, leading the gsport Annual List of Newsmakers #GAL2024, announced at the Southern Sun Hotel in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, on Monday, 2 December.
Former Springbok Women’s Rugby Captain Mandisa Williams Inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame
Former Springbok Women’s Rugby captain Mandisa Williams has been inducted as the 2024 gsport Hall of Famer in a beautiful ceremony in Johannesburg on Wednesday ahead of the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards on Thursday evening
Glenrose Xaba Breaks Elana Meyer’s 23-Year Old SA 10km Record in Durban
Glenrose Xaba created new history with a superb running performance, breaking Elana Meyer’s 23-year old South African 10km record at the Absa Run Your City 10km in Durban on Sunday
Gerda Steyn Breaks SA Marathon Record in Valencia in an Olympic Qualifying Time
South Africa’s golden long-distance gem Gerda Steyn has ticked yet another box that sees her wrap up 2023 with a record-breaking marathon run in Spain and with it a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Inaugural gsport Hall of Fame Luncheon Inspires the Next Generation
Leaders in sport gathered for the first ever gsport Charlotte Maxeke Hall of Fame Luncheon on Wednesday to celebrate and honour the 16 extraordinary Hall of Famers who have paved the way for women in sport.
#PowerOfRecognition #SheOwnsHerSuccess #gsport17
Elana Meyer Confident Ahead of Improved 2022 CT Marathon
Co-founder of the Cape Town Marathon and former marathon runner, Elana Meyer, is confident that the event will attract top runners this year as it continues the quest to become an elite race.
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Dom Scott-Efurd Runs Second Fastest SA Time in Half Marathon
Dominique Scott-Efurd is South Africa’s second all-time fastest women’s long-distance runner after earning third position in a Personal Best time at the Chevron Houston Half Marathon on Sunday.
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