Hellen Obiri Leads African Runners Over the Line at the 2023 New York Marathon
It was a good day for the African contingent as Kenya’s Hellen Obiri won the 2023 New York Marathon, she was followed home by Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey in second place and compatriot Sharon Lokedi, who finished third
Historic Victory for Peres Jepchirchir at Boston Marathon
Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir wins the Boston Marathon to land her third major crown in less than a year.
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Joyciline Jepkosgei Claims Maiden London Marathon Title
Kenyan long-distance runner, Joyciline Jepkosgei, stormed to a maiden victory in the elite women’s race at this year’s London Marathon, crossing the line in an impressive two hours, 17 minutes, and 43 seconds #MondayMotivation
Mbuthuma Eyes World Championship Gold
Introducing our #FollowFriday feature on Nedbank Running Club’s Fikile Mbuthuma, who celebrates 15 years of marathon running this year. Mbuthuma, who won Comrades Marathon gold with an historic eighth-placed finish in 2016, has World Championship gold and a Comrades Top 5 finish on her bucket list.
Semenya and Steyn Headline ASA’s Preparation Squad for Olympics
Athletics South Africa has named a preparation squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that boasts double Olympic Champion, Caster Semenya and Comrades Marathon winner, Gerda Steyn
Steyn Out to Complete Olympic Time at New York Marathon
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn sets her sights on achieving the 2:29:30 Olympic Qualifying time at the New York Marathon on Sunday
Steyn Out to Smash PB at FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN
Gerda Steyn has had a phenomenal two years of racing, winning the Two Oceans Marathon twice and a smashing victory in the 2019 Comrades Marathon and has now set her sights on two final events
2007’s Talking Walk Launched
More than 38 000 walkers will be participating in this year’s Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, making this South Africa’s biggest mass participation event.