Here are the Newsmakers in the #GAL2024’s First Intake
We kick off 2024 with the first intake for the gsport Annual List – #GAL2024 – with ten of the best athletic performances, whether by a team or by an individual, drawn from news reports in the gsport Newsroom for the months of November and December 2024.
Obituary: Multiple Paralympic medallist, imbokodo, Ntombizanele “Zanele” Situ Passes On
The SA sporting fraternity has woken up to the shattering news that highly decorated Paralympian Ntombizanele “Zanele” Situ has passed on. Situ will be remembered as a patriot and pioneer, and South Africa’s first black Paralympian to win a gold medal
Shanae Williams Closes Triathlon Season in Style while Italy’s Bianca Seregni Continues World Cup Wins with Gold in Miyazaki
Italy’s Bianca Seregni continues her World Cup winning streak with gold at the 2023 World Triathlon Cup in Miyazaki as Shanae Williams finishes the season with a solid top-20 finish in ideal conditions alongside Hitotsuba beach in Japan
Gwen Jorgensen Withstands Mistakes to Surge to Triathlon World Cup Gold in Tongyeong
The USA’s Gwen Jorgensen won gold at the World Triathlon’s World Cup tour in Tongyeong, South Korea, after a run showdown with Japan’s Yuko Takahashi, who earned silver, and Czech Republic’s Tereza Zimovjanova for a career best bronze
Danisha Patel Claims Record 7th SA Singles Table Tennis Title
A dominating display of grit, perseverance and passion saw seasoned table tennis player Danisha Patel claim her 7th SA Women’s Singles Title at the Table Tennis SA Open Champs that concluded on Saturday 7 October 2023, in Cape Town
Breathtaking Biles Twists and Twirls to record sixth World All-Round Title
US Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles announced her return to international competition by claiming a record sixth World All-Round title at the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, on Friday, 6 October 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium
SA Junior Squad Strike Gold at Namibia Short Course Champs
South African junior swimmers returned with a bag of medals after their inspiring exploits in the pool at the Namibia Short Course Championships in The Cube, Swakopmund, Namibia
Faith Kipyegon Sets 1500m History at Worlds
#gsport18 DP WORLD African Woman in Sport Award finalist Faith Kipyegon makes history as she wins her third world 1500m gold.
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Mika-Leigh Strydom Secures Gold at Laser Run World Champs
South Africa’s Mika-Leigh Strydom emerges as the U15 gold medallist at the UIPM 2023 Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships.
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Sterling Start as Marlie Viljoen Grabs SA’s First Gold at FISU Games in China
Marlie Viljoen grabs South Africa’s first gold in the women’s 400m dash, while Erin Gallagher and Kaylene Corbett secure silver in the pool at the FISU Games in China.
Team South Africa Top the Charts in Javelin and Sprint Events at Para Athletics Champs
Team South Africa’s Juané le Roux, Sheryl James, and Liezel Gouws pull off outstanding performances on Day 5 of the 2023 Paris Para Athletics World Championships.
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Historic Achievements Headline July #GAL2022 Newsmakers Intake
South African women in sport pushed the boundaries and united the country with history-making achievements, resulting in a fierce July #GAL2022 Newsmakers list, powered by the Momentum gsport Newsroom.