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.
Gerda Steyn Breaks SA Marathon Record in Valencia in an Olympic Qualifying Time
South Africa’s golden long-distance gem Gerda Steyn has ticked yet another box that sees her wrap up 2023 with a record-breaking marathon run in Spain and with it a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Here are gsport’s October 2023 Newsmakers!
gsport is delighted to announce the ten South African individuals and teams unveiled as its October’s Newsmakers, who now join those already in consideration for national acclaim at gsport’s year-end gsport Annual List, early in December.
2023 Soweto Marathon Champ Irvette van Zyl on Recovery, Winning and Enticing 2024 Targets
Irvette van Zyl appears to be regaining her top form after overcoming a significant injury setback. Her performance at the 2023 Soweto Marathon over the weekend suggests a reversal of fortunes for this well-liked South African long-distance specialist.
Former Comrades Winner Ann Ashworth Appointed Race & Operations Manager at CMA
Winner of 2018 Comrades Marathon Ann Ashworth has been announced as the new Race and Operations Manager at the CMA, bringing a wealth of experience as a running coach and now as a retired elite ultra-distance athlete
No Race Like It Says 4-Time Soweto Marathon Champ Irvette van Zyl
No race like Soweto says 4-Time Marathon champion Irvette van Zyl after using her power through its undulating hills to comfortably win the iconic race in hot conditions in Johannesburg on Sunday morning
All Eyes on African Trio in the Big Apple’s Marathon on Sunday
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir, Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey and Hellen Obiri of Kenya line up as senior women’s top favourites to clinch the 2023 New York City Marathon in the USA on Sunday
Tsige Haileslase Abreha Leads an All-Ethiopia Podium at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Tsige Haileslase Abreha has won the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in 2 hrs 24 min 17 sec, and she was joined for an all-Ethiopian podium by Melesech Tsegaye Beyene taking silver, and Shewarge Alene Amare in third
Samantha Reilly Wins Saturday’s Cape Town Trail Marathon
Cape Town local Samantha Reilly won Saturday’s 46-kilometre Cape Town Trail Marathon in a remarkable display of athletic endurance, Lijan Burger takes gold in the 22km Trial Marathon, and Irvette van Zyl was thrilled with her 10km win
Nancy Jelagat Wins Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon in Spain
Fresh from setting a half marathon record in Berlin, Kenya’s Nancy Jelagat held off tough competition to win the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon race, setting a new Personal Best time of 2:19:31 in Spain.
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Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey Smashed Marathon World Record
Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey smashed the marathon world record at the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP in her debut running at the distance, at the World Athletics Elite Label road race in Spain on Sunday. Photo @NNRunningTeam
Ruth Chepngetich Storms to Chicago Marathon Victory
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich earned a huge victory at the Chicago Marathon, winning the women’s race ahead of USA pair Emma Bates and Sara Hall on Sunday #gsportAfrica