Mixed Relay Twice Lowers the National Under-20 Record at Athletics World Champs
Isabella Gunter, Zanté van der Merwe and Davida Strong ran in a South African mixed 4x400m quartet that lowered the national under-20 mark twice at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene in the USA, overnight on Wednesday.
South Africa’s Junior Women Set for World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene
South Africa’s junior women are Oregon-bound, with star quality like Oluchi Ndubueze, Ansumé de Beer, and Megan Nieman headlining the 24-strong contingent named by Athletics SA for the World Athletics U20 Champs in Eugene from 5 to 9 August.
Prudence Sekgodiso Leads South African Podium Sweep at SuperSport Simbine Classic
South African women shone on Day 1 of the SuperSport Simbine Classic Continental Tour Silver as Prudence Sekgodiso led a clean 1500m podium sweep and Marli Viljoen broke the ASA Senior 300m record at the Pilditch Athletics Stadium on Tuesday.
Marione Fourie and Karabo More Lead Strong Performances on Day 3 of the ASA Senior Track and Field Champs
Marione Fourie’s 100m Hurdles title and Karabo More’s 1500m victory highlighted an exceptional final day for South African women athletes at the ASA Senior Track and Field Championships. Excellence across track and field in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
Megan Nieman and Ansume de Beer Break Records on the Closing Day of the ASA Age Group Champs
Megan Nieman broke her own record in 56.64 to claim the U18 girls 400m hurdles title on the closing day of the ASA Age Group Championships in Ekurhuleni, with Ansume de Beer also clearing a new African mark of 4.18m in the U20 women’s pole vault.
Tumi Ramokgopa, Janelle Kirkpatrick and Christi Loggenberg Shatter Age Group National Records
Tumi Ramokgopa smashed her own SA junior 100m hurdles record in 12.93 as Janelle Kirkpatrick and Christi Loggenberg also rewrote the record books on Day 2 of the ASA Age Group Championships at Germiston Athletics Stadium, Ekurhuleni.
Rumé Burger and Karabo More Shine at USN Simbine Classic Shootout
The 14th USN Simbine Classic Shootout delivered a masterclass in athletics as Rumé Burger’s 16.95s 150m sprint and Karabo More’s 1000m win showcased the incredible depth of South African talent at Hoërskool Menlopark on Friday.