Helalia Johannes Breaks Records with Durban 10km Win
Namibia’s Helalia Johannes sets a new 10km road race record in South Africa to win the third SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in Durban, making it her third win in a row as she dominates the SPAR series this season.
Smiling Steyn Smashes Comrades Marathon Up-Run Record to Win in PMB
Gerda Steyn has won the women’s race in the 2019 Comrades Marathon, smashing Elena Nurgalieva’s long-standing record to become the first woman to finish the up-run in under the 6-hour mark
Namibian Johannes Wins Cape Town SPAR 10km Challenge
Kesa Molotsane finished first for South Africa, coming in 6th in the Cape SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in Cape Town on Sunday, comfortably won by Namibian Helalia Johannes
SA Running Icon Blanche Moila Reflects on her Journey in Sport
Thirty-five years after first receiving her Springbok colours, the legendary Blanche Moila, recipient of the 2018 gsport Ministerial Recognition Award, reflects on her extraordinary journey in sport
Brit Tish Jones Scoops SPAR 10km Challenge in Durban
British marathon athlete Tish Jones led the Durban leg of the 2017 SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge from start to finish to take the title ahead of current Grand Prix leader Kesa Moletsane and Lebogang Phalula in third.
Tjoka Claims Gold at the Cell C Day Of Races in Johannesburg
Mamorallo Tjoka obliterated the field over 5km, claiming gold in a lighting fast time of 17 minutes 10 seconds on her Cell C Day Of Races debut at the Roosevelt High School on Sunday.
Molotsane speeds to Women’s Challenge victory in PE
Bloemfontein-based KPMG runner Kesa Molotsane held her advantage by recording a second consecutive 10km SPAR Women’s Challenge win in Port Elizabeth.
Leaderboard Pressure as SA’s Most Popular Race Comes to PE
The SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge comes to PE on Saturday, and – weather permitting – fast times will increase the Grand Prix leaderboard logjam after top three Cape Town medalists all earned target time bonuses
Louisa Leballo Wins Maiden SPAR Women’s Title in Cape Town
Very fast times sees Louisa Leballo set a PB to win her first SPAR Women’s Challenge race as 21 000 women invade Mother City for the first race in the 2017 SPAR Grand Prix Series
21k Reasons Cape Town is Ready for New-Look SPAR Grand Prix on Sunday
Star athletes and former winners Mapaseka Makhanya and Rene Kalmer announced as patrons of the 2017 SPAR Grand Prix series, as the race opens up to international competition.
New and Improved SPAR Grand Prix Unveiled to Athletes’ Delight
The 2017 SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge boasts an additional leg with the unveiling of the series’ sixth race – the Pietermaritzburg SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge, and the annual Grand Prix prize money has seen a whopping increase to R173,000.
Van Zyl Clinches Third SPAR Grand Prix with Joburg Win
Irvette van Zyl pictured crossing the line to clinch her third SPAR Grand Prix title, after leading the series’ Joburg finale from start to finish for an inspired win on Sunday.