Bridgitte Hartley on Life Post Retirement

Olympic sprint canoe medalist Bridgitte is looking forward to the next chapter in her life post retirement, as she is now using her experience to groom the next generation. Photo: Supplied

For over 18 years, Bridgitte Hartley proudly flew the South African flag across the globe. Today, she chats to gsport Writer Oarabile Diphoko about her decision to retire and play her part in grooming the next generation.
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Tazmin Brits Honours Second Chance at Life

South African sportswoman, Tazmin Brits, won gold in the javelin throw at the 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics. She qualified to represent South Africa at the 2012 London Olympics, however her dream was shattered in a split second when she was involved in a serious car accident which left her hospitalised for two months. She later returned to sport in cricket. Photo: CSA (Twitter)

South African cricketer, Tazmin Brits was at the prime of her javelin career when a serious car accident left her hospitalised for two months and ended her Olympics dream. She chats to Celine Abrahams about finding a new lease on life and future aspirations.

Hartley Reflects on Fifteen Years of Competing

As she eyes out a potential spot at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, South Africa’s most decorated sprint canoeist, Bridgitte Hartley, reflects on her career that has spanned more than a decade and a half.

Hartley Optimistic at Sprint World Cup Start

SA’s Canoe Sprint Olympic bronze medallist Bridgitte Hartley demonstrated impressive early season form at the opening leg of the 2014 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup series in Milan over the weekend, finishing in sixth place in the women’s K1 500m A Final on the weekend

SAFA Launches 2014 Edition of the Sasol League

SAFA launches 6th annual Sasol Women’s League featuring 16 teams in each of the nine provincial streams, with the national champions to be decided in the tournament showpiece in Port Elizabeth in December

Mkhonza Confident But Eyes on the End Goal

After losing their opening Group C match 2-0 to South Korea, Banyana Banyana will look to win their remaining matches against the Republic of Ireland (on Saturday) and Northern Ireland (on Monday) to ensure qualification for the tournament’ quarter-finals. Photo: Banyana Banyana on facebook

Weber Top SA Finisher as Twichell Wins Midmar

Ashley Twichell becomes first USA swimmer to win the Midmar Mile outside Howick today, beating Brit Kerry Anne Payne (silver) and top SA swimmer Michelle Weber (bronze) to the top of the aQuellé Midmar Mile 2013 podium

Kate Roberts: Seizing Opportunities and Living Life

Olympian Kate Roberts is on a mission to have her best year yet. Roberts spoke to gsport about her love for sport, her success in triathlon, and shares sponsorship and career tips for aspiring triathletes.

Basetsana Ready for Zone VI Games

Basetsana coach Sheryl Botes calls up players to SA U20 Women’s National Team camp at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria ahead of the Zone VI Games, in Lusaka Zambia from 7-16 December 2012.

Michelle Weber Favourite for Capital K

The largest seeding event for the aQuellé Midmar Mile in KwaZulu-Natal, the Sunday Tribune Capital K, will take place at the Midmar Dam on Sunday November 25. Swimming sensation Michelle Weber is the favourite the race.

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