Entries Open for PTA Spar 10km Challenge
Dubbed SA’s most beautiful race, the Pretoria leg of the Spar Women’s 10km Challenge was launched to its new theme, “I am beautiful because …”
Team SA for London 2012 Olympics Announced
More than 50 women athletes make the cut in SASCOC’s initial London 2012 Team SA announcement
Athletics Stars Headline SA Team to CAA Champs
Caster Semenya a likely medalist among ASA’s list of 30 to represent South Africa at the CAA Africa Senior Championships in Benin come the end of June
Kalmer Cruises to 10km Challenge Win
Olympic marathon qualifier Rene Kalmer eased to finish line to claim the 10km title at the 19th annual Spar Women’s Challenge from King’s Beach in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in 33:30, ahead of Zintle Xiniwe (34.01) and Irvette van Blerk (34.15), while 13-year-old Simone Weitz took home the 5km crown.
Rene Set to Recapture Grand Prix
The friendly city Spar 10km Women’s Challenge beckons with defending champion Irvette Van Blerk’s 2011 Grand Prix trophy likely to be reclaimed by Rene Kalmer
Kalmer Aims for Olympic Personal Best
Two Oceans 21km champ René Kalmer talks about her win, the upcoming defence of her 5000m title in PE, and the busy period leading up to the 2012 London Olympic Games
Rene Sets Her Sights on Totalsports Ladies Race
One of South Africa’s top road and track athletes, Rene Kalmer will be seen in action at the inaugural Durban leg of the Totalsports Ladies Race that will take place at Kingspark Athletics Stadium on Sunday, 31 July 2011.
Flying the SA Olympic Flag
The South African team to the Beijing Olympics gather for a photo prior to their send-off banquet. My name is Nazli Thomas and I’m a freelance journalist, but work for the The Star newspaper on a full time basis. I’ll be covering the Olympic Games for gsport…for Girls! and I’m looking forward to bringing you […]
April 2008 Woman of the Month: Blanche Moila
The first black South African woman to be awarded Springbok Colours in 1984, today Blanche Moila is the graceful epitome of success achieved in spite of the unbearable circumstances of our country’s past. Advocating for support and development of historically-disadvantaged young South Africans girls, Moila strives to make a difference every opportunity she has.
April 2008 gSTAR: Rene Kalmer
Rene Kalmer’s name has become synonymous with the popular SPAR 10km races, following an outstanding effort last year, which saw her overcome a two-year battle with injury, to secure victory in lthe final 10km race and claim the R50 000 SPAR Grand Prix prize.
Township Dash Promises Hard Cash
The winner of the women’s Nedbank Matha Series 21.1km road race event in Kanyamazane township near Nelspruit on Saturday, 5 April, will win R20,000, in the main event half-marathon, which starts at 7am.
Stellenbosch to see Beijing Charge
10,000m Defending champion and national record holder record Tebogo Masehla leads the charge for the Beijing Olympics qualifier at the Yellow Pages Senior National Championships in Stellenbosch on Friday.