Iconic Laxton Conquers 81st SPAR Challenge
A rousing welcome marked the return of South Africa’s favourite running grand master, the remarkable Sonja Laxton, to road running at the SPAR 10km Challenge in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Joubert SA’s Youngest-Ever Marathon Champ
24-year-old Cornelia Joubert says she looks up to Olympic marathon runner, Rene Kalmer, and hopes to one day emulate her. Joubert was speaking after becoming South Africa’s youngest ever marathon champion when she won the SA Marathon Championships earlier this month.
Van Blerk Wins SPAR 10Km Challenge
Irvette van Blerk has won the Johannesburg SPAR 10Km Challenge on Sunday morning, ending in second place in the 2012 Grand Prix series behind her teammate Rene Kalmer, who withdrew for injury.