Lara van Niekerk’s Golden Year Continues as She is Crowned Triple #gsport17 Winner
South Africa’s golden girl Lara van Niekerk is having a year to remember as she secured triple honours, winning the Momentum Athlete of the Year, Sasol Global Woman in Sport and a Minister’s award at the 2022 Momentum gsport Awards at Wanderers Club on Wednesday, 14 September
Global Achievements Headline August #GAL2022 Newsmakers Intake
South African women in sport dominated headlines with ground-breaking achievements on the galobal stage, resulting in a fierce August monthly #GAL2022 Newsmakers list, powered by the Momentum gsport Newsroom in partnership with Telkom.
Makalima, van Niekerk and Buhai Battle it Out for Sasol Global Woman in Sport Award
FIFA referee Akhona Makalima, Commonwealth Games double gold medallist, Lara van Niekerk and AIG Women’s Open champion, Ashleigh Buhai will battle it out for top honours in the Sasol Global Woman in Sport Award.
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Van Niekerk, Magaia and Whitebooi Shortlisted for Momentum Athlete of the Year
Commonwealth Games double gold medalist, Lara van Niekerk, Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winner, Hildah Magaia and SA’s first ever Commonwealth Games judo gold medal winner, Michaela Whitebooi, battle it out for top honours in the Momentum Athlete of the Year category. #gsport17 #SheOwnsHerSuccess #PowerOfRecognition
Another African Record for Speedy Lara van Niekerk
Pretoria teenager Lara van Niekerk continued her sensational form at the SA Short Course Championships on Saturday, storming to yet another SA and African record in the Pietermaritzburg pool.
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Star Swimmers Back in Action at SA Short Course Championships
Commonwealth Games double gold medallist Lara van Niekerk returns to the pool at the SA Short Course Championships, securing a qualification time for the World Short Course Championships at the end of the year in Australia.
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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.
Lara van Niekerk and Tatjana Schoenmaker Top Perform in 100m Breaststroke Final
Team South Africa’s Lara van Niekerk and Tatjana Schoenmaker claim gold and silver, respectively, in the 100m breaststroke final at #B2022.
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Lara van Niekerk Wins Team SA’s First Gold at Birmingham 2022
Lara van Niekerk sets a third consecutive Commonwealth Games Record to win the 50m breaststroke final at Birmingham 2022 on Saturday, 30 July 2022.
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Another CWG Record for Lara van Niekerk
Team SA’s Lara van Niekerk sets another Commonwealth Games Record in the 50m breaststroke semi-final, three South Africans qualify for the final in Birmingham Saturday evening
Ground-Breaking Achievements Headline June Newsmakers Intake
South African women in sport continue to punch above their weight globally, to raise their hand for inclusion in the June #GAL2022 Newsmakers list, powered by the Momentum gsport Newsroom.
Lara van Niekerk Makes SA History in Budapest
Rising swimmer Lara van Niekerk makes history becoming the second South African woman to win a medal at the World Championships after Tatjana Schoenmaker. #gsportGlobal