Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala Races Away to Win the 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon

An exciting 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon saw Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala take the overall crown in the race, putting in a strong performance to cross the line first at the iconic race in the heartland of SA’s commercial capital in Gauteng on Sunday, 3 November 2024.
Gerda Steyn Breaks SA Marathon Record in Valencia in an Olympic Qualifying Time

South Africa’s golden long-distance gem Gerda Steyn has ticked yet another box that sees her wrap up 2023 with a record-breaking marathon run in Spain and with it a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
2023 Soweto Marathon Champ Irvette van Zyl on Recovery, Winning and Enticing 2024 Targets

Irvette van Zyl appears to be regaining her top form after overcoming a significant injury setback. Her performance at the 2023 Soweto Marathon over the weekend suggests a reversal of fortunes for this well-liked South African long-distance specialist.
Soweto Marathon Shaping Up to be a Race to Remember

The 28th edition of the Soweto Marathon is set to get underway this Sunday and it’s looking to be another memorable race, and course record holder Irvette van Zyl believes her mark will be bettered this year
Chaltu Bedu Negashu Wins Soweto Marathon Title

Ethiopia’s Chaltu Bedu Negashu wins the 27th edition of the Soweto Marathon, while South Africa’s Lebo Phalula claims the half-marathon title.
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Irvette van Zyl Smashes World Record at 50km Ultramarathon

Irvette van Zyl crossed the finish line at 3:04:23 to set a new record as the first South African female to break the 50km IAU World Record, in Gqeberha on Sunday
Colleen McNally Aims to Develop Future Road Running Stars

Road running official and well-known walker, Colleen McNally is eager to uncover talented athletes. She also hopes to empower as many women as possible.
Weekend Sports News 5 November 2018

gsport’s video wrap of the best of the weekend’s sports news, on Monday 5 November, 2018
Comrades Champ First Lady to Ring Wanderers Bell

Comrades champion Charne Bosman to become the first woman to ring the bell signalling the start of play at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday
Runners Line Up for Vacant SA Marathon Champs Title
Distance runners line up in Oudtshoorn on Sunday as SA Marathon defending champion Charne Bosman’s Two Oceans focus means the 2013 title is up for grabs
The Kalmer Phenomenon

Double Olympian and 2012 SPAR Grand Prix Winner Rene Kalmer and her little sister Christine share what keeps their relationship so strong, and how they support each other in their running careers.
Last Chance to Enter Soweto Marathon
Entries for the 2012 Soweto Marathon will be closing this Sunday, 21 October, entries after Sunday will incur penalty fees, and participants will not receive a free T-shirt.