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Kinghorn looks to be Midmar queen again

Defending Midmar Mile women’s champion Robyn Kinghorn has confirmed she will be among the swimmers taking part in the 2021 event. Kinghorn and men’s winner Michael McGlynn completed a double… Read more →
Practice makes perfect for relay stars

South Africa’s 4x100m relay athletes are one team with one goal. All agree that winning a medal at the World Relay Championships in Poland (1-2 May) is non-negotiable. The same… Read more →
Van Niekerk heads to US to prepare for Tokyo

Olympic 400m champion and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk is off to the United States where he will step up his preparations ahead of defending his title in Tokyo… Read more →
Maripa desperate to get back on court

Evans Maripa has one of the best forehands in international wheelchair tennis, but the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns prevented the world from seeing it last year.
Montjane still has shot at Aussie Open glory

Kgothatso Montjane reached the Australian Open doubles wheelchair final but saw her chances of reaching her first Grand Slam singles final end at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Harris bows out in third round in Melbourne

Lloyd Harris’ run at the Australian Open came to an end in the third round at Melbourne on Saturday. The world No91 lost in straight sets to the American wildcard… Read more →
Koekemoer back to make it count

In 2015 a shy 19-year old from Graaff Reinet, caused a stir when he stopped the clock running 45.42sec over 400 metres at Potchefstroom. He then walked away from the… Read more →
Harris reaches third round in Melbourne

South Africa’s Lloyd Harris has reached the third round of the men’s singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne after a five-set win in Thursday’s second round.
Du Plessis keen for Sevens resumption

Sevens speedster Muller du Plessis says both he and his teammates are determined to come back stronger ahead of the Tokyo Olympics after a disrupted 2020.
Harris through, Anderson out in Melbourne

There were mixed fortunes for South Africa’s two singles representatives at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. Lloyd Harris won his match, while Kevin Anderson bowed out at the… Read more →
Covid claims life of 1996 Team SA Olympian

Former South African 800m record holder, national champion and 1996 Olympian Marius van Heerden has died after contracting Covid-19. He was only 46.