Cian Oldknow on ‘Cloud Nine’ after Sensational Zurich Marathon de Sevilla Finish
Cian Oldknow says she is on Cloud Nine after her sensational run to write herself into the history books, laying down the second-fastest South African marathon finish at the Zurich Marathon de Sevilla on Sunday, 18 February
Tigist Ketema Smashes Course Record to Win Dubai Marathon on Debut
Ethiopian Tigist Ketema set the tone for #Athletics2024 as she made history in a stunning debut over the classic distance to win the Dubai Marathon in a record-breaking time of 2:16:07 on Sunday
Faith Kipyegon Wins 2023 Women’s World Athlete of the Year Track Award
Faith Kipyegon has scooped World Athletics’ prestigious 2023 Women’s World Athlete of the Year – Track award in a record-breaking year, at World Athletics’ glittering awards ceremony in Monaco on Monday evening
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.
Calli Thackery victorious on her McKirdy Micro Marathon Debut in New York
Calli Thackery had a debut for the books after she ran the joint second-fastest time by a British woman at the McKirdy Micro Marathon in New York. It was also comfortably inside the Olympic qualifying time of 2:26:50.
Faith Kipyegon Unveiled Among 11 World Athlete of the Year Nominees
2023 DP World African Woman in Sport recipient Faith Kipyegon is part of a stellar list of female athletes that are vying for the title of World Athletics’ Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2023
Dutch Sensation Sifan Hassan Wins Chicago Marathon in Second Fastest Time in History
The Netherlands’s Sifan Hassan has stunned the world in her US marathon debut, setting an unofficial course record in the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and also outpacing defending champion Ruth Chepngetich in the process
Chaltu Bedu Negashu Wins Soweto Marathon Title
Ethiopia’s Chaltu Bedu Negashu wins the 27th edition of the Soweto Marathon, while South Africa’s Lebo Phalula claims the half-marathon title.
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Tigist Assefa Records Third-Fastest Time at 2022 Berlin Marathon
In her second marathon ever, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa recorded the third-fastest time in history, winning the Berlin Marathon.
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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.
Janet Mbhele: “I am Happy to Be a South African Champion”
Janet Mbhele proves her determination at the Durban International City Marathon – which also doubled up as the Athletics South Africa National Marathon Championships – to take the national women’s title. #GoGirls
History-Making Performances Top April Newsmakers List
Celebrating South African women in sport dominating across the globe as we unveil our #GAL2022 April Newsmakers monthly intake! #GoGirls #MomentumZA