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.
Bruce the Boundary Breaker
Sunday Read: Entrepreneurial genius Bruce Davidson is the focus of gsport’s recognition of men who make significant contribution to women’s sport in South Africa. In a sector that has traditionally gained remarkably little interest, Davidson is rightly credited for moving heaven and earth to allow our sportswomen make more of their inherent participation rights.
Kalmer Tipped for Grand Prix Title
Star SA distance runner Rene Kalmer has pole position to grab her third 2012 SPAR Grand Prix title at the Women’s 10km Challenge at Supersport Park on Saturday afternoon
René 2007 Grand Prix Champ
The winning trio in the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge held in Johannesburg on Sunday 14 October. From left to right: The second placed Annerien van Schalkwyk, Rene Kalmer (who won the race) and Marelise Retief, who came third. By winning the race Kalmer also clinched the SPAR Grand Prix Series and prize money of R50,000. […]
Joburg’s Grand Prix Final
The final SPAR Women’s Challenge Race at Old Parktonians on Sunday October 14 is expected to be a cracker, with some of the country’s top runners taking part, with many of them hoping to earn big money in the SPAR Grand Prix.
Kalmer Cruises to SPAR Victory
The quietly confident Krugersdorp schoolteacher Rene Kalmer (Mr Price Central Gauteng) rocketed to the top of the SPAR Grand Prix standings in the second of five races by winning the SPAR Mercury Women’s 10km Challenge with Bokomo, in Durban on Sunday.
Grand Prix Promises Big Cash
For the past 10 years, the SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge has been one of the most significant events on the South African athletics calendar. Thousands of women from all walks of life take to the streets in the five Challenge races, which are held in Port Elizabeth, Durban, Pretoria, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
PE Kicks Off Grand Prix Series
As summer comes to an end and autumn is in the air, thousands of women will once again be taking to the streets of the Friendly City as they take part in the SPAR Women’s 10km challenge with Bokomo at Kings Beach on Saturday May 5th.