Penny Heyns Marks 30 Years Since Historic Atlanta Gold
Penny Heyns reflects on the 30th anniversary of her historic winning of the 100m breaststroke at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, to become South Africa’s first Olympic gold medallist of the democratic era, ending the nation’s 44-year wait for gold.
Grace Brammer and Bailey Heydra Trade Titles in Top-Class Boksburg Showdown
Grace Brammer and Bailey Heydra competed for national springboard titles at the Bombela Concession Company SA Diving Championships in Boksburg, with both USA-based stars scoring over 300 points to underline South Africa’s rising presence in the sports code.
Esti Olivier Dominates at the SA Sprint Canoe Champs to Launch Her LA28 Campaign in Style
Esti Olivier delivered a dominant performance at the South African Sprint Canoe Championships at Roodeplaat Dam in Pretoria, winning gold in the K1 500m and 200m events as well as the K2 500m and 200m alongside Alexa Godden.
New Zealand’s Shot Put Superstar Valerie Adams Humbled by World Athletics Honour
Two-time Olympic champion and shot put legend Dame Valerie Adams has been named as the World Athletics ambassador for the Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26, saying that she is humbled to return to the scene of her 2014 world indoor title win.
Seasoned Campaigners and Aspiring Stars Ready to Chase the Vacant Midmar Mile Crown
Callan Lötter, Stephanie Houtman, and a fit-again Carli Antonopoulos vie for the vacant 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile women’s crown on 8 February in the absence of Catherine van Rensburg, who is prioritising her Commonwealth Games goals.
Incoming Surfing SA GM Danielle Powis Leads the Charge for Inclusivity and Excellence
As the newly appointed GM of Surfing South Africa, decorated competitor Danielle Powis intends to use her lifelong grit to professionalise the sport, dismantle barriers for women, and ensure the next generation has the structural support to thrive.
‘Team Barbie Allows Girl Rugby Players to Embrace Confidence’ – World Cup Star, Ilona Maher
In an effort to inspire young girls to proudly own their confidence and challenge stereotypes, Mattel launched Team Barbie featuring rugby stars Ilona Maher, Ellie Kildunne, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Nassira Konde
Layla Arrison Reflects on ‘Moment of Pride’ after Women’s Rugby World Cup
Former player Layla Arrison reflects on her ‘unbelievable’ experience covering the Women’s Rugby World Cup as a SuperSport broadcaster, calling it a pivotal, humbling, and confidence-boosting moment that’s made an impactful mark on her career.
‘Campaigns with Sportswomen Help to Shift Perceptions’ – PR Guru Bronwyn Roets
2025 gsport Woman in PR & Sponsorship winner, Bronwyn Roets, says PR is about changing perceptions, emphasising that Authenticity is Key, crediting consistency, passion, and strong relationships for her longevity in her field
Team South Africa in Confident Mood Ahead of World Athletics Championship
Seventeen women will represent the nation in Team South Africa at the World Athletics Championship, looking to achieve personal goals and podium finishes in the traditional nations’ medals race starting in Tokyo on Saturday
Caster Semenya Hands Baton to 2025 Athlete of the Year Prudence Sekgodiso
South Africa’s 800m star Prudence Sekgodiso was crowned the 2025 Athlete of the Year at the gsport Awards, walking away with the top prize thanks to a sensational year where she broke records and became the first South African Indoor 800m World Champion.
Ashley Gindre Urges Sponsors to Help Young Skaters Realise Their Dreams
Skater Ashley Gindre hopes to represent South Africa at the Olympics one day, and the 10-year-old is chasing her dreams with dedication, recently grabbing the Bowl Skate Jam U16 division’s silver medal during the mid-year school holidays in Ballito.