Cian Oldknow on ‘Cloud Nine’ after Sensational Zurich Marathon de Sevilla Finish
Cian Oldknow says she is on Cloud Nine after her sensational run to write herself into the history books, laying down the second-fastest South African marathon finish at the Zurich Marathon de Sevilla on Sunday, 18 February
Tigist Ketema Smashes Course Record to Win Dubai Marathon on Debut
Ethiopian Tigist Ketema set the tone for #Athletics2024 as she made history in a stunning debut over the classic distance to win the Dubai Marathon in a record-breaking time of 2:16:07 on Sunday
Diribe Welteji Clinches Inaugural World Road Mile in Riga
21-year-old Ethiopian Diribe Welteji ran a world record time of 4:20.98 to clinch the inaugural women’s World Mile title at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia on Sunday
Gudaf Tsegay Wins 10 000m World Title in Dramatic Fashion
Gudaf Tsegay leads an Ethiopian medal sweep, as she wins the 10 000m world title in dramatic fashion.
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Sifan Hassan Wins the 2023 London Marathon in Dramatic Fashion
Dutch middle- and long-distance runner Sifan Hassan completes a stunning comeback to win the 2023 London Marathon crown. Hassan stopped twice with a tight hip and dodged getting runover by a race motorbike on her way to bagging the gold medal.
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Gotytom Gebreslase Crowned 2022 Abbott World Marathon Majors Champion
Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreslase is now the second woman from her country after Gete Wami to win the Abbott World Marathon Majors series title.
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Tigist Assefa Records Third-Fastest Time at 2022 Berlin Marathon
In her second marathon ever, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa recorded the third-fastest time in history, winning the Berlin Marathon.
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Nare Wins Third Spar Grand Prix Race
Ethiopian runner, Tadu Nare, wins third successive 10km SPAR Grand Prix race ahead of Glenrose Xaba and Gerda Steyn in Durban.
Semenya and Xaba Headline Olympic Qualification Competition
South Africa’s track and field superstars Caster Semenya and Glenrose Xaba will be among athletes at Kingspark Athletics Stadium in Durban on Friday, as they aim to qualify for the Olympic Games end July. #GoGirls
Tatenda Gondo Passionate About Telling Untold Stories
Zimbabwean freelance sportswriter, Tatenda Gondo, wants to turn her Sports Rifle 7/24 blog into a powerful platform, telling the stories of athletes who do not get the recognition from mainstream media. She also tells Celine Abrahams about her desire to see women take up space in leadership roles.
Amy Abrahams Inspiring the Next Generation
Multiple Western Province cross country champion and full-time teacher, Amy Abrahams, uses her life story to inspire youth growing up in disadvantaged areas. She tells Celine Abrahams about the importance of mentorship and why sponsors need to invest in up and coming athletes.
Johannes takes PMB SPAR 10km Honours in Record-Breaking Win
Nambian Helalia Johannes claimed top honours at the Maritzburg SPAR Women’s 10/5km race with a record-breaking time of 32.23, finishing ahead of Tadu Nare and Glenrose Xaba on Sunday