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- [SA TEAM NAMED FOR WORLD ROAD RUNNING CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/09/03/sa-team-named-for-world-road-running-champs/) - A 14-member South African team has been announced for the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
- [2027 COMRADES MARATHON: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/08/19/2027-comrades-marathon-all-you-need-to-know/) - The 2027 edition of the Comrades Marathon has been launched, with organisers confirming various details.
- [ADRIAAN WILDSCHUTT TO MAKE MARATHON DEBUT IN CHICAGO](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/07/24/adriaan-wildschutt-to-make-marathon-debut-in-chicago/) - Long-distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt will make his highly anticipated 42km debut at the Chicago Marathon in October.
- [DAMBILE AND NENE QUALIFY FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/07/11/dambile-and-nene-qualify-for-diamond-league-final/) - Two South African athletes - Sinesipho Dambile and Zakithi Nene - have already qualified for the 2026 Diamond League final to be held in Brussels in September.
- [XABA AND LIPSCHITZ EARN TOP 10 FINISHES AT PEACHTREE 10KM](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/07/04/xaba-and-lipschitz-earn-top-10-finishes-at-peachtree-10km/) - Adam Lipschitz and Glenrose Xaba finished among the top 10 men and women at the Peachtree 10km race in Atlanta.
- [SA TEAM NAMED FOR WORLD ATHLETICS U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/07/02/sa-team-named-for-world-athletics-u20-championships/) - A 51-member South African team has been named for the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships to be held in Eugene Oregon between 5-9 August.
- [RESULTS: SOUTH AFRICAN ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/07/02/results-south-african-road-running-championships/) - Results of the 2026 South African Road Running Championships in Gqeberha.
- [RESULTS: COMRADES MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/06/14/results-comrades-marathon/) - Results of the 2026 Comrades Marathon, an 'up' run held between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
- [COMRADES MARATHON: TOP FIVE MEN AND WOMEN CONTENDERS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/06/13/comrades-marathon-top-five-men-and-women-contenders/) - Elite contenders at the 2026 Comrades Marathon, an 'up' run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.
- [SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM: AFRICAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/05/05/south-african-team-african-athletics-championships/) - A 34-member South African team has been named for the African Athletics Championships in Ghana.
- [PRIZE MONEY WINNERS: SA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/04/22/prize-money-winners-sa-senior-championships/) - Athletics South Africa has revealed the top performers who earned prize money at the 2026 SA Senior Championships.
- [FIVE EVENTS TO WATCH: SA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/04/16/five-events-to-watch-sa-senior-championships/) - We take a look at some of the expected highlights at the SA Athletics Championships starting in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
- [RESULTS: TWO OCEANS MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/04/11/results-two-oceans-marathon/) - Results of the 2026 Two Oceans 56km ultra-marathon held in Cape Town.
- [FIVE EVENTS TO WATCH: HEZEKIEL SEPENG INVITATIONAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/04/07/five-events-to-watch-hezekiel-sepeng-invitational/) - Some thrilling contests are on the cards at the Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational in Potchefstroom on Tuesday night.
- [NEW NATIONAL RECORDS FOR COLETTE UYS AND MAXIME CHAUMETON](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/04/05/new-national-records-for-colette-uys-and-maxime-chaumeton/) - Distance runner Maxime Chaumeton and versatile field events athlete Colette Uys have both broken South African records.
- [LUVO MANYONGA TO LEAD SA TEAM AT WORLD INDOOR CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/03/15/luvo-manyonga-to-lead-sa-team-at-world-indoor-champs/) - Experienced long jumper Luvo Manyonga will lead an eight-member South African team at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland.
- [2026 SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS - SENIOR WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/03/11/2026-sa-road-running-rankings-senior-women/) - South African rankings in women’s road running events in 2026.
- [2026 SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS - SENIOR MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/03/11/2026-sa-road-running-rankings-senior-men/) - South African rankings in men's road running events in 2026.
- [RESULTS: ABSA RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/03/01/results-absa-run-your-city-gqeberha-10k/) - Results of the Absa Run Your City 10km race held in in Gqeberha on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
- [STRONG FIELDS CHASING RECORDS IN GQEBERHA](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/02/28/strong-fields-chasing-record-times-in-gqeberha/) - Elite athletes will be chasing the fastest times ever run on African soil at the first leg of the Absa Run Your City 10km series in Gqeberha on Sunday.
- [RESULTS: SOUTH AFRICAN RACE WALKING TRIALS](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/02/22/results-south-african-race-walking-trials/) - Results of the 2026 ASA Race Walking Trials held at LC de Villiers Sports Grounds in Pretoria on Saturday, 21 February.
- [SOUTH AFRICAN MARKS TUMBLE ON RECORD-BREAKING DAY](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/02/15/south-african-marks-tumble-on-record-breaking-day/) - Multiple South African athletics records fell on Saturday, with youth, junior and senior marks falling at home and abroad.
- [RESULTS: USN SIMBINE CLASSIC SHOOT-OUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/02/07/results-usn-simbine-classic-shootout/) - Full results of the USN Simbine Classic Shoot-Out held at Hoërskool Menlopark in Pretoria on Friday, 6 February 2026.
- [RESULTS: SIMBINE CURRO PODIUM CLASSIC SHOOT-OUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/02/15/results-simbine-curro-podium-classic-shoot-out/) - Results of finals at the Simbine Curro Podium Classic Shoot-Out held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria on 13 and 14 February 2026.
- [FUTURE STAR: BOHANG QHOAISA IS ON THE RISE](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/02/06/future-star-bohang-qhoaisa-is-on-the-rise/) - Bohang Qhoaisa is steadily emerging as one of South Africa’s most exciting young middle-distance running talents on the track and the road.
- [2026 ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA FIXTURES LIST](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/01/16/2026-athletics-south-africa-fixtures-list/) - Athletics South Africa track and field, road running and cross country fixtures list for the 2026 season.
- [RISING STARS: 10 OF SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST PROMISING ATHLETES](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/01/21/rising-stars-10-of-south-africas-most-promising-athletes/) - We list 10 of South Africa's most promising young athletes ahead of the 2026 season.
- [2025 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - SENIOR MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/27/2025-sa-track-and-field-rankings-senior-men/) - Top 10 rankings of South African athletes in senior men's track and field events in 2025.
- [ADRIAAN WILDSCHUTT TARGETS RACES IN GQEBERHA AND NEW YORK](https://backtrack.co.za/2026/01/13/adriaan-wildschutt-targets-races-in-gqeberha-and-new-york/) - Distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt will compete at the Absa Run Your City 10km race in Gqeberha and the New York Half-Marathon in March.
- [2025 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U18 GIRLS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/02/2025-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u18-girls/) - Top 10 South African athletes in youth girls track and field events in 2025.
- [2025 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U20 MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/14/2025-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u20-men/) - Top 10 South African athletes in junior men's track and field events in 2025.
- [2025 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - SENIOR WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/27/2025-sa-track-and-field-rankings-senior-women/) - Top 10 athletes in the South African senior women's track and field rankings in 2025.
- [2025 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U20 WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/14/2025-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u20-women/) - Top 10 South African athletes in junior women's track and field events in 2025.
- [2025 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U18 BOYS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/02/2025-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u18-boys/) - Top 10 South African athletes in youth boys track and field events in 2025.
- [TOP FIVE PERFORMANCES BY SA ATHLETES IN 2025](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/12/31/top-10-performances-sa-athletes-shine-in-2025/) - South African athletes delivered impressive results throughout the 2025 season across a range of disciplines.
- [2024 SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS - SENIOR MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/16/2024-road-running-rankings-senior-men/) - Top 10 South African athletes in men's road running events in 2024. Mile 1 - 3:56.50 Ryan Mphahlele (Herzogenaurach, 27 Apr) 2 - 4:01 Luan Munnik (Parys, 19 Oct) 3 - 4:06 Keanu Domingo (Parys, 19 Oct) 4 - 4:07 Abraham Kubjoane (Parys, 19 Oct) 5 - 4:10 Sibusiso Msibi (Parys, 19 Oct) 6 - 2024 SA road running rankings
- [2025 SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS - SENIOR WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/04/2025-road-running-rankings-senior-women/) - Top 10 South African athletes in women's road running events in 2025.
- [2025 SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS - SENIOR MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/04/2025-road-running-rankings-senior-men/) - Top 10 South African athletes in men's road running events in 2025.
- [RESULTS: AFRICAN YOUTH GAMES](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/12/16/results-african-youth-games/) - Results of athletics finals at the 2025 African Youth Games held in Luanda, Angola between 11-13 December.
- [JUNIOR STAR AMOGELANG TATAI TARGETS SA SENIOR RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/12/09/junior-star-amogelang-tatai-targets-sa-senior-record/) - After shattering the long-standing national junior mark, Amogelang Tatai has set his sights on breaking the SA senior 3 000m record next year.
- [RESULTS: SOUTH AFRICAN SUB-YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/12/08/results-south-african-sub-youth-championships/) - Results of the 2025 SA Sub-Youth Athletics Championships held in Potchefstroom.
- [GLENROSE XABA NARROWLY MISSES SA MARATHON RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/12/07/glenrose-xaba-narrowly-misses-sa-marathon-record/) - Long-distance runner Glenrose Xaba finished sixth at the Valencia Marathon, clocking the second fastest 42km time ever run by a South African woman.
- [THREE TIPS FROM MARATHON RUNNER JULIAN KARP](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/12/03/three-tips-from-marathon-runner-julian-karp/) - Julian Karp shares three tips to achieve running longevity after completing his 1 000th marathon race at the Soweto Marathon.
- [RESULTS: SOWETO MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/11/29/results-soweto-marathon/) - Results of the 2025 Soweto Marathon.
- [ELITE CONTENDERS: SIX ATHLETES TO WATCH AT THE SOWETO MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/11/28/elite-contenders-six-athletes-to-watch-at-the-soweto-marathon/) - Strong men's and women's fields have been announced for the 2025 Soweto Marathon.
- [RESULTS: BIG HOLE MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/11/22/results-big-hole-marathon/) - Results of the 2025 Big Hole Marathon held in Kimberley.
- [RESULTS: SA 10KM CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/11/15/results-sa-10km-championships/) - Results of the 2026 South African 10km Championships held in Bloemfontein.
- [SELOYI AND KAVANAGH SPEARHEAD LINE-UPS AT SA 10KM CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/11/12/seloyi-and-kavanagh-spearhead-line-ups-at-sa-10km-champs/) - Bennet Seloyi and Tayla Kavanagh will lead the men's and women's line-ups at the SA 10km Championships in Bloemfontein this weekend.
- [WORLD MARATHON MAJORS GIVES CAPE TOWN ANOTHER CHANCE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/29/world-marathon-majors-gives-cape-town-another-chance/) - The World Marathon Majors organisation has confirmed the Cape Town Marathon will be given another opportunity to be included in the top-flight global series.
- [WILDSCHUTT SHATTERS SA HALF-MARATHON RECORD ON DEBUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/26/wildschutt-shatters-sa-half-marathon-record-on-debut/) - Distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt broke the South African half-marathon record on his 21km debut in Valencia on Sunday.
- [SAFETY FIRST: CAPE TOWN MARATHON CANCELLED](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/19/safety-first-cape-town-marathon-cancelled/) - The annual Cape Town Marathon was cancelled on Sunday morning due to poor weather conditions.
- [SA TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/17/sa-team-announced-for-world-cross-country-championships/) - Adriaan Wildschutt and Glenrose Xaba will lead a 28-member South African team at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships.
- [ELITE FIELD UNVEILED FOR CAPE TOWN MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/17/elite-field-unveiled-for-cape-town-marathon/) - A strong elite field has been announced for the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon to be held on Sunday, 19 October.
- [2026 COMRADES MARATHON: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/08/2026-comrades-marathon-all-you-need-to-know/) - Organisers announced details of the 2026 Comrades Marathon at the launch held on Wednesday.
- [SA CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/05/sa-cross-country-trials-results/) - Results of the 2025 South African senior and junior cross country trials.
- [MAXIME CHAUMETON BREAKS SA 10KM RECORD IN BRASOV](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/10/05/maxime-chaumeton-breaks-sa-10km-record-in-brasov/) - Distance runner Maxime Chaumeton stopped the clock in 26:55 in Brasov on Sunday, breaking the South African 10km record.
- [RESULTS: CITY 2 CITY ULTRA-MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/28/results-city-2-city-ultra-marathon/) - Results of the City 2 City ultra-marathon held between Johannesburg and Pretoria on Sunday, 28 September 2026.
- [ADRIAAN WILDSCHUTT TARGETS SA 21KM RECORD ON DEBUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/29/adriaan-wildschutt-targets-sa-21km-record-on-debut/) - Distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt has confirmed he will make his 21km debut at the Valencia Half-Marathon on 26 October.
- [ONLY ONE MEDAL, BUT THERE ARE POSITIVES TO TAKE FROM TOKYO](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/22/only-one-medal-but-there-are-positives-to-take-from-tokyo/) - The SA team broke an eight-year medal drought and showed increased depth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
- [TUMI RAMOKGOPA BREAKS SA JUNIOR 100M HURDLES RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/20/tumi-ramokgopa-breaks-sa-junior-100m-hurdles-record/) - Versatile teenager Tumi Ramokgopa broke her own South African junior 100m hurdles record at the Curro Podium National Regionals schools meeting in Pretoria.
- [TSHITE TAKES NINTH PLACE, SPRINTERS PROGRESS ON DAY FIVE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/17/tshite-takes-ninth-place-sprinters-progress-on-day-five/) - Middle-distance runner Tshepo Tshite finished ninth in a closely contested men's 1 500m final at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
- [CHASING GOLD: CAN ZAKITHI NENE WIN THE WORLD TITLE?](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/17/chasing-gold-can-zakithi-nene-win-the-world-title/) - Zakithi Nene is among the favourites for the 400m gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
- [SCHEDULE: SA TEAM AT THE WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/09/schedule-sa-team-at-world-athletics-championships/) - Schedule of South African athletes competing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan between 13-21 September.
- [TSHITE AND VAN DER WALT PROGRESS ON DAY THREE IN TOKYO](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/15/tshite-and-van-der-walt-progress-on-day-three-in-tokyo/) - Tshepo Tshite and Zeney van der Walt were the only SA athletes to progress beyond the qualifying rounds at the World Athletics Championships on Monday.
- [LEOTLELA SHINES AGAIN ON DAY TWO OF WORLD CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/14/leotlela-shines-again-for-team-sa-on-day-two/) - Sprinter Gift Leotlela shone again for the South African team on day two of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
- [GIFT LEOTLELA STEALS THE SHOW FOR TEAM SA ON DAY ONE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/13/gift-leotlela-steals-the-show-for-team-sa-on-day-one/) - Sprinter Gift Leotlela was the star performer for the SA team on day one of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday.
- [RESULTS: HOLLYWOODBETS JOBURG 10KM](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/13/results-hollywoodbets-joburg-10km/) - Results of the 2025 Hollywoodbets 10km race in Johannesburg.
- [FIVE MEDAL CONTENDERS: SA TEAM AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/12/five-medal-contenders-sa-team-at-the-world-championships/) - We take a look at five of South Africa's top medal contenders at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
- [MLENGA REPLACES WALAZA IN 100M SPRINT AT WORLD CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/10/mlenga-replaces-walaza-in-100m-sprint-at-world-champs/) - Rising sprint star Bayanda Walaza will not compete at the World Athletics Championships starting in Tokyo on Saturday.
- [MULAUDZI AND XABA WIN SA CROSS COUNTRY TITLES](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/06/mulaudzi-and-xaba-win-sa-cross-country-titles/) - Kabelo Mulaudzi and Glenrose Xaba lived up to the hype, winning the senior men's and women's 10km titles at the SA Cross Country Championships in Middelburg.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA CLEARED TO COMPETE AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/02/bayanda-walaza-cleared-to-compete-at-world-championships/) - Sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza will compete at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo later this month, his management team has confirmed.
- [SA TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/09/01/sa-team-announced-for-world-athletics-championships/) - Athletics South Africa has unveiled a 49-member team for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
- [RESULTS: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN 10KM](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/30/results-hollywoodbets-durban-10km/) - Results of the 2025 Hollywoodbets 10km race in Durban.
- [SIMBINE, DU PLESSIS REACH PODIUM AT DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/29/simbine-du-plessis-reach-podium-at-diamond-league-final/) - Akani Simbine and Jo-Ane du Plessis finished among the top three in their specialist events at the Diamond League final in Zurich.
- [SABELO DHLAMINI CHARGES TO SA BEST IN NEW EVENT](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/27/sabelo-dhlamini-charges-to-sa-best-in-new-event/) - Sabelo Dhlamini set a new South African best in the men's 300m hurdles event in Slovenia on Tuesday
- [SIX SA ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/25/six-sa-athletes-to-compete-in-diamond-league-final/) - Six South African athletes have booked their places in the 2025 Diamond League final to be held in Zurich on Wednesday and Thursday.
- [SOUTHERN AFRICAN ATHLETES PUT UP A FIGHT IN LAUSANNE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/21/southern-african-athletes-put-up-a-fight-in-lausanne/) - Five Southern African athletes delivered solid performances in challenging conditions at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne.
- [MARIONE FOURIE RETURNS TO ACTION AT SILESIA DIAMOND LEAGUE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/15/marione-fourie-returns-to-action-at-silesia-diamond-league/) - Two months after breaking her shoulder, Marione Fourie will be back in action on Saturday when she lines up at the Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland.
- [UPDATED: LIST OF SA QUALIFIERS FOR WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/15/updated-list-of-sa-qualifiers-for-world-athletics-champs/) - A total of 23 South African athletes and four relay teams have already achieved the qualifying standards for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo,
- [RESULTS: TOTALSPORTS WOMEN'S RACE IN DURBAN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/05/results-totalsports-womens-race-in-durban/) - Results of the Totalsports Women's Race (10km) held in Durban on Sunday, 3 August 2025.
- [RESULTS: SPAR GRAND PRIX 10KM IN TSHWANE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/08/02/results-spar-grand-prix-10km-in-tshwane/) - Results of the Tshwane leg of the Spar Grand Prix women's 10km series in Centurion on Saturday.
- [RESULTS: SA ROAD RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/28/results-sa-road-running-championships/) - Results of senior (open age group) races at the 2025 South African Road Running Championships held in Phalaborwa on 26 July.
- [RETSHIDISITSWE MLENGA BREAKS 10-SECOND BARRIER](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/24/retshidisitswe-mlenga-breaks-10-second-barrier/) - Retshidisitswe Mlenga joined the sub-10 club by clocking 9.99 in the men's 100m heats at the World Athletics Continental Tour meeting in Austria.
- [ROAD RUNNERS TO CHASE NATIONAL TITLES IN LIMPOPO](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/23/road-runners-to-chase-national-titles-in-polokwane/) - Strong fields will line up on Saturday, with national titles up for grabs over various distances at the ASA Road Running Championships in Phalaborwa.
- [RESULTS: AFRICAN U18 AND U20 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/22/results-african-u18-and-u20-athletics-championships/) - Results of finals at the 2025 African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships held in Abeokuta, Nigeria between 16-20 July.
- [PROGRAMME: AFRICAN U18 AND U20 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/15/programme-african-u18-and-u20-championships/) - Full programme of the 2025 CAA African U18 and U20 Athletics Championships to be held in Abeokuta, Nigeria between 16-20 July.
- [AKANI SIMBINE QUALIFIES FOR DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/20/akani-simbine-qualifies-for-diamond-league-final/) - Akani Simbine has booked his place in the 2025 Diamond League series final, joining compatriot Jo-Ane du Plessis among the early qualifiers.
- [RICHARDSON AND NEKHUBUI LEAD THE CHARGE IN EUROPE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/16/richardson-and-nekhubui-lead-the-charge-in-europe/) - Benjamin Richardson and Shirley Nekhubui were the best among a large group of 16 South African athletes who competed at meetings in Europe on Tuesday.
- [RESULTS: SOUTHERN REGION YOUTH GAMES](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/14/results-southern-region-youth-games/) - Results of finals in track and field events at the 2025 Region 5 Youth Games held in Windhoek, Namibia between 7-10 July.
- [KABELO MULAUDZI CHARGES TO PERSONAL BEST IN DURBAN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/13/kabelo-mulaudzi-charges-to-personal-best-in-durban/) - Distance runner Kabelo Mulaudzi stormed to victory at the Absa Run Your City 10km race in Durban on Sunday.
- [PRUDENCE SEKGODISO EQUALS PERSONAL BEST IN EUGENE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/06/prudence-sekgodiso-equals-personal-best-in-eugene/) - Middle-distance star Prudence Sekgodiso delivered another superb result, taking second place in the women's 800m race at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene.
- [SA TEAM UNVEILED FOR AFRICAN U18/U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/07/01/sa-team-unveiled-for-african-u18-u20-championships/) - A 70-member South African team has been announced for the 2025 CAA African U18 and U20 Championships to be held in Abeokuta, Nigeria between 16-20 July.
- [RESULTS: NELSON MANDELA BAY HALF-MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/29/results-nelson-mandela-bay-half-marathon/) - Results of the 2025 Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon held in Gqeberha on Saturday, 28 June.
- [PHENYO MIYEN CHARGES TO SA YOUTH BEST IN 110M HURDLES](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/29/phenyo-miyen-charges-to-sa-youth-best-in-110m-hurdles/) - Youth athlete Phenyo Miyen produced an incredible performance on Saturday, setting a South African best in the U18 boys 110m hurdles event in Potchefstroom.
- [SEKGODISO AND SMIT ACHIEVE PERSONAL BESTS IN OSTRAVA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/25/sekgodiso-and-smit-achieve-personal-bests-in-ostrava/) - Middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso and javelin thrower Douw Smit led the charge for the South African contingent at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava.
- [MEMORABLE WEEKEND FOR SA ATHLETES IN EUROPE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/23/memorable-weekend-for-sa-athletes-in-europe/) - South Africa's elite track and field stars produced a long list of impressive results in Europe over the last few days.
- [RESULTS: SPAR WOMEN'S GRAND PRIX 10KM IN DURBAN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/22/results-spar-womens-grand-prix-10km-in-durban/) - Results of the Spar Grand Prix women's 10km race in Durban on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
- [TSHEPO TSHITE BREAKS SA 1500M RECORD IN PARIS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/21/tshepo-tshite-breaks-sa-1500m-record-in-paris/) - Middle-distance runner Tshepo Tshite clocked 3:31.35 to break the South African 1 500m record at the Diamond League meeting in Paris.
- [RUME BURGER: FROM BACKYARD RACES TO NATIONAL PODIUMS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/13/rume-burger-from-backyard-races-to-national-podiums/) - Rume Burger, one of the fastest rising young sprinters in South Africa, has the world at her feet.
- [SOUTH AFRICAN ATHLETES SHINING IN DIAMOND LEAGUE SERIES](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/17/south-african-athletes-shining-in-diamond-league-series/) - Midway through the 2025 Diamond League season, five South African athletes are in the top five of the standings in their disciplines.
- [MARIONE FOURIE RETURNS HOME TO RECOVER FROM SURGERY](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/15/marione-fourie-returns-home-to-recover-from-surgery/) - Having enjoyed a spectacular first half to the year, sprint hurdler Marione Fourie has returned home to recover after taking another knock.
- [COMRADES MARATHON RACE RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/09/comrades-marathon-race-results/) - Results of the 2025 Comrades Marathon, a 90km 'down' run held between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
- [ELITE ATHLETES TO WATCH AT THE COMRADES MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/07/elite-athletes-to-watch-at-the-comrades-marathon/) - We pick 10 men and 10 women who will be among the top contenders for gold medals at the Comrades Marathon in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday.
- [NENE LEADS SA CHARGE IN NAIROBI WITH NEW WORLD LEAD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/06/01/nene-leads-sa-charge-in-nairobi-with-new-world-lead/) - Zakithi Nene was one of three South African athletes to reach the podium at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi.
- [SIMBINE LEADS SA CONTINGENT WITH THIRD DIAMOND LEAGUE WIN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/26/simbine-leads-sa-contingent-with-third-diamond-league-win/) - In-form sprinter Akani Simbine was the standout performer among a large group of South African athletes at the Diamond League meeting in Rabat on Sunday.
- [WALAZA SURPRISED BY RESULT ON RECORD-BREAKING DAY FOR SA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/25/walaza-surprised-by-result-on-record-breaking-day-for-sa/) - Sprinter Bayanda Walaza and race walker Jessica Groenewald both broke South African records on Saturday.
- [TEN SA ATHLETES TO COMPETE AT RABAT DIAMOND LEAGUE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/21/ten-sa-athletes-to-compete-at-rabat-diamond-league/) - A total of 10 South African athletes will compete at the fourth leg of the Diamond League series in Rabat on Sunday.
- [PHETHISANG MAKHETHE SHATTERS SA HAMMER THROW RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/18/phethisang-makhethe-shatters-sa-hammer-throw-record/) - Phethisang Makhethe launched a massive 68.66m heave in Eugene to break the South African women's hammer throw record.
- [AKANI SIMBINE LIGHTS UP THE TRACK IN ATLANTA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/18/akani-simbine-wins-again-at-atlanta-city-games/) - Akani Simbine delivered another superb performance on Saturday, storming to victory in the men's 100m race at the Atlanta City Games.
- [LIST OF SA QUALIFIERS FOR WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/12/list-of-sa-qualifiers-for-world-athletics-championships/) - A total of 19 South African athletes and four relay teams have already secured their entries for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.
- [SOUTH AFRICA WIN TWO GOLD MEDALS AT WORLD RELAYS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/11/south-africa-win-gold-at-world-relays/) - The South African men's 4x100m and 4x400m teams won gold on Sunday at the World Athletics Relays championship in Guangzhou.
- [SA TEAMS KEEP MEDAL HOPES ALIVE AT WORLD RELAYS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/10/sa-teams-keep-medal-hopes-alive-at-world-relays/) - All four South African quartets delivered on Saturday, progressing to the finals at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou.
- [FULL PROGRAMME: WORLD ATHLETICS RELAYS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/10/full-programme-world-athletics-relays/) - Programme of events for the 2025 World Athletics Relay championship taking place in Guangzhou, China on Saturday and Sunday.
- [RELAY CULTURE IS GROWING IN SOUTH AFRICA, SAYS SIMBINE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/07/relay-culture-is-growing-in-south-africa-says-simbine/) - Following the success of national relay teams last year, Akani Simbine believes South African athletes are starting to see the value of focusing on relay races.
- [LETSILE TEBOGO WITHDRAWS FROM WORLD RELAYS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/07/letsile-tebogo-withdraws-from-world-relays/) - Botswana have taken a knock ahead of the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, with three of their sprinters withdrawing from the national team.
- [FULL RESULTS: USSA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/06/full-results-ussa-track-and-field-championships/) - Results of the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Track and Field Championships held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria between 1-3 May 2025.
- [RESULTS: DURBAN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/04/results-durban-international-marathon/) - Results of the Durban International Marathon held on Sunday, 4 May 2025.
- [CHAUMETON SHATTERS RECORD, SIMBINE WINS AGAIN](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/03/chaumeton-shatters-record-simbine-wins-again/) - Maxime Chaumeton showcased his superb form on Saturday, breaking his own South African 5km road running record in Tokyo.
- [SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM UNVEILED FOR WORLD RELAYS CHAMPIONSHIP](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/05/01/sa-team-announced-for-world-relays-championship/) - A total of 19 athletes have been included in the SA team for the World Athletics Relays championship to be held in Guangzhou, China on 10 and 11 May 2025.
- [FULL PROGRAMME: USSA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/29/full-programme-ussa-athletics-championships/) - Full programme of the 2025 USSA Athletics Championships taking place at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria between Thursday and Saturday (1-3 May).
- [HANNAH HOPE VERMAAK: SPRINTING TOWARDS GREATNESS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/29/hannah-hope-vermaak-sprinting-towards-greatness/) - At the age of 17, Hannah Hope Vermaak is fast becoming one of South Africa’s brightest young talents in athletics.
- [FULL RESULTS: SA SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/28/full-results-sa-senior-athletics-championships/) - Results of finals at the 2025 South African Senior Track and Field Championships held at NWU McCarthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.
- [GELANT BREAKS SA RECORD, LIPSCHITZ RUNS UNDER 2:10](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/27/gelant-breaks-sa-marathon-record-lipschitz-runs-under-210/) - Elroy Gelant broke the 31-year-old South African men's marathon record in Hamburg, while Adam Lipschitz dipped under 2:10:00 in London.
- [DAY TWO RESULTS: SA SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/26/day-three-results-sa-senior-athletics-championships/) - Results of finals on day two of the 2025 South African Senior Athletics Championships at NWU McArthur Athletics Stadium in Potchefstroom.
- [PROGRAMME: SA SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/23/programme-sa-senior-championships/) - Full programme of the three-day SA Senior Athletics Championships being held at Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom starting on Thursday.
- [DAY ONE RESULTS: SA SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/24/day-one-results-sa-senior-athletics-championships/) - Results of finals on the opening day of the 2025 South African Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom.
- [SIX EVENTS TO WATCH AT SA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/22/five-events-to-watch-at-sa-senior-championships/) - We take a look at six events that could produce thrilling battles at the SA Senior Athletics Championships in Potchefstroom.
- [RESULTS: BOTSWANA GOLDEN GRAND PRIX](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/14/1151/) - Full results of the 2025 Botswana Golden Grand Prix held in Gaborone.
- [ADRIAAN WILDSCHUTT BREAKS SA 10KM RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/13/adriaan-wildschutt-breaks-sa-10km-record/) - Long-distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt has shattered the South African 10km record at the Absa Run Your City race in Gqeberha.
- [ENTRY LISTS: BOTSWANA GOLDEN GRAND PRIX](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/09/entry-lists-botswana-golden-grand-prix/) - Entry lists and lane draws for the 2025 Botswana Golden Grand Prix track and field meeting in Gaborone.
- [TWO OCEANS MARATHON RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/05/two-oceans-marathon-results/) - Results of the 2025 Two Oceans ultra-marathon in Cape Town.
- [AFRICA CAN SHINE ACROSS ALL DISTANCES, SAYS LETSILE TEBOGO](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/10/africa-can-shine-across-all-distances-says-letsile-tebogo/) - Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo says a balance needs to be found in terms of developing the sport across all distances in track athletics.
- [BOTSWANA RECORDS FALL AT CAPE MILERS CLUB GRAND PRIX](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/05/botswana-records-fall-at-cape-milers-club-grand-prix/) - Tshepiso Masalela and Oratile Nowe broke Botswana national records at the Cape Milers Club ASA Grand Prix meeting in Cape Town.
- [TOP CONTENDERS: TWO OCEANS ULTRA-MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/04/top-contenders-two-oceans-ultra-marathon/) - We list our top three men's and women's contender ahead of the Two Oceans ultra-marathon in Cape Town on Saturday morning.
- [THREE RACES TO WATCH AT CAPE MILERS GRAND PRIX](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/04/04/three-races-to-watch-at-cape-milers-grand-prix/) - We take a look at three races which could produce fireworks at the Cape Milers Club ASA Grand Prix meeting in Cape Town.
- [UDEME OKON BEATS BENJI RICHARDSON TO SA U23 200M TITLE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/30/udeme-okon-beats-benji-richardson-to-sa-u23-200m-title/) - Udeme Okon produced a stunning upset to win the South African U23 200m title in Cape Town.
- [THREE MORE RECORDS FALL AT SA AGE GROUP CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/29/three-more-records-fall-as-sa-age-group-champs/) - Three U16 athletes broke South African track and field records at the national championships in Cape Town on Friday.
- [NAEEM JACK BREAKS SA JUNIOR 110M HURDLES RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/28/naeem-jack-breaks-sa-junior-110m-hurdles-record/) - Naeem Jack broke the national U20 men's 110m hurdles record at the SA U20 Championships in Cape Town.
- [FIVE ATHLETES TO WATCH AT SA AGE GROUP CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/26/five-athletes-to-watch-at-sa-age-group-champs/) - We take a look at five athletes to watch this week at the SA U16, U18, U20 and U23 Track and Field Championships in Cape Town.
- [PRUDENCE SEKGODISO WINS GOLD AT WORLD INDOOR CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/23/prudence-sekgodiso-wins-gold-at-world-indoor-champs/) - Middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso has won gold in the women's 800m final at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing.
- [AKANI SIMBINE CLAIMS BRONZE AT WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/21/akani-simbine-claims-bronze-at-world-indoor-championships/) - South African sprinter Akani Simbine finished third in the men's 60m final at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing on Friday.
- [SCHEDULE OF SA ATHLETES: WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/20/schedule-of-sa-athletes-world-indoor-championships/) - Full schedule of South African athletes competing at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing China starting on Friday.
- [JUNIOR STARS SHINE AS SA RECORDS TUMBLE AT GRAND PRIX](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/19/junior-stars-shine-as-sa-records-tumble-at-grand-prix/) - Bayanda Walaza and Tumi Ramokgopa broke SA U20 records at the ASA Grand Prix meeting in Johannesburg.
- [SIX ATHLETES TO WATCH AT ASA GRAND PRIX IN JOBURG](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/19/six-athletes-to-watch-at-asa-grand-prix-in-joburg/) - We take a look at six athletes who are expected to light up the track at the second leg of the ASA Grand Prix series in Johannesburg.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA DIPS UNDER 10 SECONDS TO BREAK SA JUNIOR RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/15/bayanda-walaza-dips-under-10-seconds-to-break-sa-junior-record/) - Bayanda Walaza has become the ninth South African athlete to run under 10 seconds in the 100m event, and the first junior sprinter to achieve the feat.
- [KARABO LETEBELE, SOUTH AFRICA'S LATEST SPRINT SENSATION, IS AIMING HIGH](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/14/karabo-letebele-south-africas-latest-sprint-sensation-is-aiming-high/) - Karabo Letebele has emerged as the latest in a long line of phenomenal junior sprinters produced in South Africa over the last decade.
- [RECORDS TUMBLE, AND LETEBELE STUNS OMANYALA, AT ASA GRAND PRIX](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/13/two-sa-records-tumble-and-letebele-stuns-omanyala-at-asa-grand-prix/) - Two South African records fell at the ASA Grand Prix 1 athletics meeting in Pretoria.
- [PACKED LINE-UPS: SIX ATHLETES TO WATCH AT ASA GRAND PRIX IN PRETORIA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/11/packed-line-ups-six-athletes-to-watch-at-asa-grand-prix-in-pretoria/) - Elite athletes from across Africa will compete at the Tshwane leg of the ASA Grand Prix series to be held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria on Wednesday.
- [SA STARS SHINE, AND MANYONGA RETURNS, AS NEW TRACK OPENS IN STELLENBOSCH](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/06/sa-stars-shine-and-manyonga-returns-as-new-track-opens-in-stellenbosch/) - Some of South Africa's top track and field athletes produced impressive performance at the opening of the ACE Trust track in Stellenbosch.
- [WILDSCHUTT OPENS SEASON WITH ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/03/wildschutt-opens-season-with-another-record-breaking-performance/) - Distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt broke his own SA short track 5 000m record in Boston on Sunday.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA: SPRINTING TO GLORY WHILE REMAINING GROUNDED IN ACADEMIA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/02/bayanda-walaza-sprinting-to-glory-while-remaining-grounded-in-academia/) - Bayanda Walaza has quickly risen to prominence as one of South Africa’s most promising young sprinters.
- [CHARNE SWART SHATTERS TWO-MINUTE BARRIER AT AGN LEAGUE MEETING](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/03/01/charne-swart-shatters-two-minute-barrier-at-agn-league-meeting/) - Charne Swart became the sixth South African woman to dip under two minutes over the 800m distance at the AGN league meeting in Pretoria.
- [RESULTS: A-BOND INTER HIGH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PRETORIA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/24/results-a-bond-inter-high-championships-in-pretoria/) - Results of finals at the A Bond Inter-High track and field meeting held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria on 21 February 2025.
- [SINESIPHO DAMBILE SHATTERS SA RECORD AT SIMBINE CLASSIC SHOOTOUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/22/sinesipho-dambile-shatters-sa-record-at-simbine-classic-shootout/) - Sprinter Sinesipho Dambile set a new South African best in the 150m sprint at the Simbine Classic Shootout in Pretoria.
- [AKANI SIMBINE TO RACE OVER 60 METRES AT CLASSIC SHOOTOUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/14/akani-simbine-to-race-over-60-metres-at-classic-shootout/) - Akani Simbine will compete in the 60m sprint at the Simbine Classic Shootout in Pretoria.
- [TSHEPO TSHITE BREAKS LONG-STANDING SA SHORT TRACK MILE RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/14/tshepo-tshite-breaks-long-standing-sa-mile-record/) - Tshepo Tshite broke the South African short track record in the men's mile in France on Thursday night.
- [NO PRESSURE: SPRINT SENSATION UDEME OKON NOT LOOKING TOO FAR AHEAD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/12/no-pressure-sprint-sensation-udeme-okon-not-looking-too-far-ahead/) - Udeme Okon says he's not putting too much pressure on himself in the early stages of the 2025 season.
- [JUNIOR AND SENIOR STARS SHINE AT CURRO PODIUM GRAND FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/09/junior-and-senior-stars-shine-at-curro-podium-grand-final/) - South Africa's junior and senior stars delivered in style at the 2025 Curro Podium Grand Final held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria.
- [PRUDENCE SEKGODISO BREAKS HER OWN SA RECORD IN GERMANY](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/07/prudence-sekgodiso-breaks-her-own-sa-record-in-germany/) - Middle-distance star Prudence Sekgodiso took a big step forward in her maiden indoor season, shattering her own South African short track 800m record at the Indoor Meeting Karlsruhe in Germany on Friday night. Sekgodiso won the women's four-lap race in 1:59.88, chopping more than two seconds off her national short track mark of 2:02.30 which Middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso shattered her own South African short track 800m record in Karlsruhe
- [MEET REALEBOGA SMITH: A POCKET ROCKET WITH AMBITIONS ON AND OFF THE TRACK](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/05/meet-realeboga-smith-a-pocket-rocket-with-ambitions-on-and-off-the-track/) - By Godfrey Komane One of South Africa's fastest rising middle-distance stars, Realeboga Smith is not just a talented athlete. He also has lofty ambitions off the track. A matric pupil at Curro Hazeldean, Smith is eager to shine in the junior age group this year, but he also hopes to perform academically so he can Realeboga Smith hopes to take steps forward this year as an athlete and a high school learner.
- [IT'S ALL ABOUT BEING 'MENTALLY STRONG', SAYS RISING HURDLES STAR TUMI RAMOKGOPA](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/02/01/its-all-about-being-mentally-strong-says-rising-hurdles-star-tumi-ramokgopa/) - By Natasha Maja and Wesley Botton As accomplished as she is, 17-year-old Tumi Ramokgopa isn't just naturally talented and physically fit. Like all world-class athletes, the rising hurdles star has made it to the top in her age group not only because she puts in the work, which she does. She's also got the mental Junior hurdler Tumi Ramokgopa has credited her mental strength for her rise to the top.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA AND UDEME OKON TO OPEN THEIR SEASONS AT SIMBINE CURRO CLASSIC SHOOTOUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/31/bayanda-walaza-and-udeme-okon-to-open-their-seasons-at-simbine-curro-classic-shootout/) - Following a memorable event last year which saw world and national records tumbling, top-flight stars are set to light up the track again when the 13th edition of the annual Simbine Curro Classic Shootout is held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday, 8 February. Last year's edition was the most explosive since the inaugural World junior champions Bayanda Walaza and Udeme Okon are among the entries for the 2025 Simbine Curro Classic Shootout.
- [PRUDENCE SEKGODISO DESTROYS SA INDOOR 800M RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/30/prudence-sekgodiso-destroys-sa-indoor-800m-record/) - Opening her season in explosive fashion on Wednesday night, middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso shattered the South African women's short track 800m record. Competing in the first indoor race of her career at the Belgrade Indoor Meeting in Serbia, Sekgodiso finished fourth in 2:02.30. The 23-year-old athlete, who reached the 800m final at the Olympic Games Prudence Sekgodiso has clocked 2:02.30 to break the national women's 800m short track record in the first indoor race of her career.
- [JUNIOR SPRINTER LEENDERT KOEKEMOER SHATTERS 46-SECOND BARRIER](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/30/junior-sprinter-leendert-koekemoer-shatters-46-second-barrier/) - On a day which included some impressive performances in the early stages of the schools athletics season, 400m runner Leendert Koekemoer stole the show by breaking the 46-second barrier at the Wildeklawer TUT Top 14 meeting in Pretoria on Wednesday. After clocking 46.38 seconds to win the national U18 title in 2023, at the age Leendert Koekemoer has become the 10th South African junior athlete to run under 46 seconds in the 400m sprint.
- [VAN DYK AND SIMBINE WIN BIG AT ASA AWARDS](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/26/van-dyk-and-simbine-win-big-at-asa-awards/) - Javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk and experienced sprinter Akani Simbine were the big winners on Saturday night, receiving two accolades each at the Athletics South Africa Awards. Simbine was named Male Athlete of the Year and Male Track Athlete of the Year at the annual gala function held at Montecasino in Fourways, receiving deserved recognition Jo-Ane van Dyk and Akani Simbine each received two accolades at the annual Athletics South Africa Awards.
- [RISING STARS: SIX JUNIOR ATHLETES TO WATCH IN 2025](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/23/rising-stars-six-junior-athletes-to-watch-in-2025/) - In the build-up to the new track and field season, we take a look at six of South Africa's most promising junior athletes who are expected to shine in 2025. Bayanda Walaza Walaza stole the show last year, winning a memorable 100m/200m double at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Peru and securing a 4x100m In the build-up to the new track and field season, we take a look at six of SA's most promising junior athletes who are expected to shine in 2025.
- [YOUNG, FEARLESS AND FAST: MEET VIWE JINGQI, THE TEENAGE ATHLETE REDEFINING THE GAME](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/21/young-fearless-and-fast-meet-viwe-jingqi-the-teenage-athlete-redefining-the-game/) - At the age of just 19, Viwe Jingqi has already become a beacon of hope and inspiration in South African athletics. Shining at home and abroad in recent years, she has showcased not only her remarkable talent but also her resilience, breaking stereotypes and taking her spot in the limelight in a sport traditionally dominated At the age of just 19, Viwe Jingqi has already become a beacon of hope and inspiration in South African athletics.
- [LOOKING AHEAD: FIVE ROAD RUNNERS TO WATCH IN 2025](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/20/looking-ahead-five-road-runners-to-watch-in-2025/) - In the build-up to the new season, we take a look at five South African road runners who are expected to shine during the 2025 campaign. Glenrose Xaba Having made gradual progress over the last few years, Xaba really enjoyed a breakthrough season last year. After clipping one second off the long-standing SA 10km record, Five South African road runners who are expected to shine during the 2025 season.
- [LOOKING AHEAD: FIVE TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES TO WATCH IN 2025](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/19/five-track-and-field-athletes-to-watch-this-season/) - Ahead of the 2025 season, we take a look at five elite South African track and field athletes who are expected to make an impact on the international circuit this year. Akani Simbine South Africa's fastest man is also one of the country's most consistent sport stars in any code, and if we can bank We take a look at five South African track and field athletes to watch during the 2025 season
- [MARIONE FOURIE OPENS HER SEASON WITH SA RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/20/marione-fourie-opens-her-season-with-sa-record/) - Sprint hurdler Marione Fourie opened her season in explosive fashion on Sunday, breaking the South African 60m hurdles record in her indoor debut in Luxembourg. Competing in the first-round heats at the CMCM indoor meeting, Fourie clocked 7.91 seconds. She became the first SA woman to run under eight seconds in the 60m hurdles, ripping Marione Fourie has broken the SA women's 60m hurdles record, clocking 7.91 in Luxembourg.
- [GERDA STEYN EAGER TO SHINE AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR NEW CLUB](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/15/gerda-steyn-eager-to-shine-again-this-year-for-new-club/) - Ultra-distance star Gerda Steyn will be running in new colours this year after it was confirmed on Wednesday she had joined the Hollywood Athletics Club. Steyn, who holds the Comrades and Two Oceans ultra-marathon records, has signed with the Durban-based club after running for another KZN outfit, Phantane Athletics Club, for the last two years. Gerda Steyn has signed a contract with Hollywood Athletics Club.
- [RELIEF FOR COMRADES MARATHON RUNNERS AS CMA ADJUSTS QUALIFYING TIME](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/09/relief-for-comrades-marathon-runners-as-cma-adjusts-qualifying-time/) - Comrades Marathon organisers have made it a little easier for entrants to qualify for this year's race. With 150 days to race day, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) confirmed on Thursday that the standard marathon (42.2km) qualifying time had been adjusted from four hours, 50 minutes (4:50:00) to five hours (5:00:00). "This change is aimed at making Comrades Marathon organisers have adjusted the 42.2km qualifying time for the race from 4:50:00 to 5:00:00.
- [2025 ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA FIXTURES LIST](https://backtrack.co.za/2025/01/06/2025-athletics-south-africa-fixtures-list/) - Athletics South Africa track and field, road running and cross country fixtures list for the 2025 season. January 25 Jan - Elite Athletes and Coaches Meeting (OR Tambo Garden Court, Kempton Park) 25 Jan - ASA Awards (Montecasino, Fourways) February 16 Feb - Peninsula Marathon & ASA Marathon Championships (Cape Town) 23 Feb - Athletics South Africa fixtures list for the 2025 season.
- [ASA SUB-YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/12/12/asa-sub-youth-championships-results/) - Results of finals (top eight) at the Athletics South Africa Sub-Youth Championships held at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 6 and 7 December 2024. Boys 13 100m 1 Khotso Motsamai (CGA) 11.36 2 Kamohelo Letebele (AVT) 11.37 3 Divine Xikhomgelo Chauke (ANWN) 11.43 4 Divan Pullen (ACNW) 11.45 5 Owethu Vuma (AGN) 11.47 6 Results of the 2024 Athletics South Africa Sub-Youth Championships in Bloemfontein.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA AND THABO MATEBEDI RECOGNISED WITH AFRICAN ATHLETICS AWARDS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/12/07/bayanda-walaza-and-thabo-matebedi-recognised-with-african-athletics-awards/) - South Africa has been recognised with multiple accolades, receiving three gongs at the annual Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Awards. Junior sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza was named Best Male Rising Star for his phenomenal performances this season. The 18-year-old athlete won double gold in the 100m and 200m events at the World Athletics U20 Championships Bayanda Walaza has received the Best Male Rising Star accolade from the Confederation of African Athletics.
- [ADAM LIPSCHITZ CLIMBS ALL-TIME SA RANKINGS WITH PERSONAL BEST IN VALENCIA](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/12/01/adam-lipschitz-climbs-all-time-sa-rankings-with-personal-best-in-valencia/) - Adam Lipschitz charged to a new personal best in Spain on Sunday, rocketing up the all-time national rankings by finishing 25th at the Valencia Marathon in 2:08:55. Running like a metronome, Lipschitz went through the half-marathon mark in 1:04:50, and he ran 25 seconds quicker in the second half. The 30-year-old distance runner shattered his Distance runner Adam Lipschitz set a new career best in the marathon in Valencia on Sunday.
- [ASA REVEALS PROVISIONAL SQUAD AS PREPARATIONS BEGIN FOR 2025 WORLD CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/26/asa-reveals-provisional-squad-as-preparations-begin-for-2025-world-champs/) - A large group of 76 athletes have been included in the ASA preparation squad for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
- [MEMORABLE YEAR: FIVE HIGHLIGHTS BY SA ROAD RUNNERS IN 2024](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/23/memorable-year-five-highlights-by-sa-road-runners-in-2024/) - South Africa's elite road runners can look back on a memorable season. We take a look at some of the highlights achieved on the road in 2024. Glenrose Xaba (SA 42km record) Xaba has had a magnificent season, winning the national 5 000m and 10 000m titles on the track, as well as the 10km We look back on what has already been a memorable 2024 season for SA road runners.
- [AGN SUB-YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/18/agn-sub-youth-championships-results/) - Results of finals (top eight) at the Athletics Gauteng North Sub-Youth Championships held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria on 15 and 16 November 2024. Girls 7 60m: 1 Mila van Zyl (CP) 9.66, 2 Klara du Toit (TVAC) 9.72, 3 Ameli Kirkpatrick (TVAC) 9.79, 4 Cara Breytenbach (WILLE) 9.89, 5 Kayla Havenga (BKP) 10.07, 6 Results of the 2024 Athletics Gauteng North Sub-Youth Championships held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria.
- [KIPKORIR AND NDINDA WIN HOLLYWOODBETS JOBURG 10KM RACE](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/16/kipkorir-and-ndinda-win-hollywoodbets-joburg-10km-race/) - Kenyan athletes stole the show on Saturday, winning the men's and women's races at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km in Melrose. In the men's contest, Vincent Kipkorir held off a challenge from two South Africans in a late sprint for the line. Kipkorir won the race in 29:51, with Thabang Mosiako settling for the runner-up spot Kenyan athletes stole the show on Saturday, winning the men's and women's races at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km in Melrose.
- [ELROY GELANT LOOKS BACK ON SPECTACULAR YEAR AHEAD OF SEASON CLOSER](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/15/elroy-gelant-looks-back-on-spectacular-year-ahead-of-season-closer/) - Long-distance runner Elroy Gelant admits he needs some rest as he prepares for his last race of the season.
- [2024 SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS - SENIOR WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/16/2024-sa-road-running-rankings-senior-women/) - Top 10 South African athletes in women's road running events in 2024. Mile 1 - 4:38 Carina Viljoen (Parys, 19 Oct) 2 - 4:42 Carmie Prinsloo (Parys, 19 Oct) 3 - 4:46 Charne Swart (Parys, 19 Oct) 4 - 4:54 Simonay Weitsz (Parys, 19 Oct) 5 - 5:01 Aviwe Hoboloshe (Parys, 19 Oct) 6 - 5:02 Carina Swiegers (Parys, 19 2024 SA road running rankings
- [XABA HAS 'UNFINISHED BUSINESS' IN THE HALF-MARATHON, SAYS SEMENYA](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/07/xaba-has-unfinished-business-in-the-half-marathon-says-semenya/) - It remains unclear when breakthrough star Glenrose Xaba will run another marathon, but Caster Semenya says it's important to not rush her into anything. By setting a South African 42km record of 2:22:22 on debut at the Cape Town Marathon last month, Xaba has already qualified for the women's marathon race at next year's World Glenrose Xaba is hoping to edge closer to the SA half-marathon record next season.
- [ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2025 COMRADES MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/06/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-comrades-marathon/) - Organisers of the Comrades Marathon have confirmed details about next year's ultra-marathon in KwaZulu-Natal. Here's all you need to know about the 2025 edition of the race. Where and when The race, a 'down' run, will be held on Sunday 8 June. It will start outside Pietermaritzburg City Hall and finish at People's Park in Organisers of the Comrades Marathon have launched the 2025 edition of the annual ultra-marathon.
- [TWO OCEANS CHAMPION ONALENNA KHONKHOBE WINS SOWETO MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/11/03/khonkhobe-adds-soweto-marathon-victory-to-his-two-oceans-title/) - Onalenna Khonkhobe won his second major race of the year on Sunday, emerging triumphant at the Soweto Marathon. The 28-year-old distance runner, who won the Two Oceans ultra-marathon in Cape Town in April, was locked in a tight battle against Joseph Seutloali of Lesotho in the closing stages of the 42km race. Seutloali broke away Onalenna Khonkhobe won the 2024 Soweto Marathon.
- [2024 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - SENIOR WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/15/2024-sa-track-and-field-rankings-senior-women/) - Top 10 South African athletes in women's track and field events in 2024. 100m 1 - 11.23 Viwe Jingqi (Pietermaritzburg, 19 Apr) 2 - 11.38 Shirley Nekhubui (Pretoria, 18 May) 3 - 11.47 Tamzin Thomas (Pietermaritzburg, 18 Apr) 4 - 11.57 Kayla la Grange (Pretoria, 27 Jan) 5 - 11.57 Joviale Mbisha (Johannesburg, 27 2024 SA senior women track and field rankings
- [2024 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - SENIOR MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/04/2024-sa-track-and-field-rankings-senior-men/) - Top 10 South African athletes in men's track and field events in 2024. 100m 1 - 9.82 Akani Simbine (Paris, 4 Aug) 2 - 9.86 Benjamin Richardson (La Chaux de Fonds, 14 Jul) 3 - 10.02 Shaun Maswanganyi (Paris, 4 Aug) 4 - 10.03 Bradley Nkoana (La Chaux de Fonds, 14 Jul) 5 - 2024 SA senior men track and field rankings
- [2024 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U18 BOYS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/24/2024-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u18-boys/) - Top 10 South African athletes in youth boys' track and field events in 2024. 100m 1 - 10.36 Naeem Jack (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 2 - 10.37 Mukona Manavhela (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 3 - 10.43 Aiden Bester (Pretoria, 17 Feb) 4 - 10.47 Marko Ferreira (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 5 - 10.48 Zattu Hlongwane (Pretoria, 9 2024 South African U18 boys track and field rankings.
- [2024 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U18 GIRLS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/24/2024-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u18-girls/) - Top 10 South African athletes in youth girls track and field events in 2024. 100m 1 - 11.69 Selena Rocha (Pretoria, 18 Sep) 2 - 11.72 Hannah Hope Vermaak (Pietermaritzburg, 18 Apr) 3 - 11.85 Rume Burger (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 4 - 11.96 Kaylie van Oudtshoorn (Pretoria, 17 Feb) 5 - 11.92 Tumi Ramokgopa 2024 South African youth girls track and field rankings.
- [2024 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U20 MEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/21/2024-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u20-men/) - Top 10 South African athletes in junior men’s track and field events in 2024. 100m 1 - 10.03 Bradley Nkoana (La Chaux-de-Fonds, 14 Jul) 2 - 10.13 Bayanda Walaza (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 3 - 10.20 Neo Modie (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 4 - 10.22 Tshepo Tyantini (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 5 - 10.34 Udeme Okon (Potchefstroom, 25 May) 2024 South African U20 men athletics rankings.
- [2024 SA TRACK AND FIELD RANKINGS - U20 WOMEN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/21/2024-sa-track-and-field-rankings-u20-women/) - Top 10 South African athletes in junior women’s track and field events in 2024. 100m 1 - 11.23 Viwe Jingqi (Pietermaritzburg, 19 Apr) 2 - 11.61 Kaili Botje (Johannesburg, 27 Mar) 3 - 11.69 Selena Rocha (Pretoria, 18 Sep) 4 - 11.71 Charne Wansbury (Pretoria, 21 Mar) 5 - 11.72 Hannah Hope Vermaak (Pietermaritzburg, 18 2024 South African U20 women's track and field rankings.
- [GLENROSE XABA MAKES EXPLOSIVE DEBUT BY BREAKING SA MARATHON RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/20/glenrose-xaba-breaks-sa-marathon-record-in-spectacular-debut/) - Glenrose Xaba made one of the most spectacular debuts in the history of South African road running on Sunday, breaking the national record in her first 42km race at the Cape Town Marathon. Taking no prisoners as she wound up the pace in the second half, Xaba was incredible, defeating a powerful international line-up to Glenrose Xaba broke the national women's 42km record at the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.
- [2024 CAPE TOWN MARATHON RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/20/2024-cape-town-marathon-results/) - Results of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon held on Sunday, 20 October 2024. 42km Men: 1 Abdisa Tola Adera (ETH) 2:08:15, 2 Adane Kebede Gebre (ETH) 2:08:32, 3 Mitku Tafa Dekeba (ETH) 2:10:10, 4 Edward Konana Koonyo (KEN) 2:11:24, 5 Melikhaya Frans (RSA) 2:12:18, 6 Oscar Kibet (UGA) 2:12:28, 7 Adeladlew Mamo Gebreyohannes (ETH) 2:12:37, Results of the 2024 Cape Town Marathon held on Sunday 20 October.
- [CURRO HAZELDEAN RELAY TEAM BREAK YOUTH WORLD RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/12/curro-hazeldean-relay-team-break-youth-world-record/) - Combining well as a team, the boys 4x100m relay quartet representing Curro Hazeldean broke the world youth record on Friday, storming around the track in 39.92 seconds at the NWU Top 30 schools athletics meeting in Potchefstroom. The squad - Zathu Hlongwane, Inam Dlunge, Adam Motloung and Matodzi Ndou - took 0.03 off the previous A team representing Curro Hazeldean have broken the world U18 boys' 4x100m relay record at the NWU Top 30 athletics meeting in Potchefstroom.
- [NWU TOP 30 SCHOOLS MEETING - FINAL RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/15/nwu-top-30-schools-meeting-final-results/) - Results of finals (top eight in each event) at the NWU Top 30 schools athletics meeting held at Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom between 10-12 October, 2024. U19 BOYS 100M 1 SHABANGU, BOKAMOSO (IND) 10.79 2 PIENAAR, FRANCO (BRITS) 10.83 3 DYASI, LEHLOGONOLO (IND) 10.89 4 DLADLA, BONGILE (IND) 10.90 4 SALIWE, REITUMETSE (IND) Results of finals at the 2024 NWU Top 30 schools athletics meeting held at Puk McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom.
- [GLENROSE XABA BREAKS SA DROUGHT IN SPAR GRAND PRIX SERIES](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/10/06/glenrose-xaba-breaks-sa-drought-in-spar-grand-prix-series/) - Glenrose Xaba again showcased her impressive form on Sunday, winning the final leg of the Spar Grand Prix women's 10km series in Johannesburg. Xaba, who had already won the Grand Prix title with a race to spare, triumphed in four of the five events this year, becoming the first South African since 2018 to secure Glenrose Xaba is the first South African woman in six years to win the Spar Grand Prix series.
- [LESOTHO ATHLETES DOMINATE IN DURBAN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/29/lesotho-athletes-dominate-in-durban/) - LESOTHO ATHLETES DOMINATE IN DURBAN Athletes from Lesotho outclassed quality line-ups on Sunday to win the men’s and women’s events at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km road race. Tebello Ramakongoana, who finished seventh in the marathon at the Paris Olympics last month, overcame windy conditions to take the men’s title in a respectable time of 28:06 Tebello Ramakongoana and Neheng Khatala won the men's and women's races at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km.
- [IS WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION UDEME OKON THE NEW WAYDE VAN NIEKERK?](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/05/is-world-junior-champion-udeme-okon-the-new-wayde-van-niekerk/) - Udeme Okon is such a phenomenally talented athlete he is already being compared to one of South Africa's all-time greats on the track. And the comparisons between Okon and 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk are not only valid, but they offer some idea of what we can expect from the 19-year-old sprinter. While Sprinter Udeme Okon has welcomed the comparisons being made between him and 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk.
- [KIPNGETICH AND XABA TRIUMPH AT ABSA 10KM RACE IN JOBURG](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/24/kipngetich-and-xaba-triumph-at-absa-10km-race-in-joburg/) - Kenyan athlete Gideon Kipngetich and local star Glenrose Xaba demolished the elite fields on Tuesday, charging to impressive victories at the fifth and final leg of the Absa Run Your City 10km series in Joburg. Kipngetich, who had finished second in his debut on South African roads at the Run Your City Race in Tshwane Gideon Kipngetich and Glenrose Xaba won the men's and women's events at the Absa Run Your City 10km race in Joburg.
- [ENTRIES TO OPEN NEXT WEEK FOR 2025 TWO OCEANS MARATHON](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/23/entries-to-open-next-week-for-2025-two-oceans-marathon/) - Entries will open for next year's Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon on Monday, 30 September, organisers have announced. The entry window for South Africans will open at 1pm on 30 September and it closes at midnight on 6 October, and the process for local runners will again be a 'lottery' draw system. The draws will take Entries for the Two Oceans Marathon will open on Monday 30 September.
- [XABA WINS AGAIN, NARROWLY MISSING SA RECORD IN GQEBERHA](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/21/xaba-wins-again-narrowly-missing-sa-record-in-gqeberha/) - Glenrose Xaba continued to flaunt her spectacular form, clocking 31:22 to win the Spar Grand Prix women's 10km race in Gqeberha on Saturday. Xaba hit the front from the start, and while she had Ethiopian athletes Diniya Abaraya and Tadu Nare on her tail for most of the race, she managed to shake them off Glenrose Xaba won the Spar Grand Prix women's 10km race in Gqeberha in 31:22.
- [MATODZI NDOU SHATTERS SA YOUTH HURDLES RECORD](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/19/matodzi-ndou-shatters-sa-youth-hurdles-record-at-curro-podium-north/) - Already one of South Africa's most promising young athletes, Matodzi Ndou made an explosive statement on Wednesday by obliterating the national youth record in the 110m hurdles and running the second quickest time in history in his age group. Representing host school Curro Hazeldean in the boys' U-17 race at the Curro Podium North track Matodzi Ndou clocked 12.94 at the Curro Podium North meeting, breaking the South African U-17 record in the 110m hurdles.
- ['A FLOOD OF HAPPINESS': AKANI SIMBINE RETURNS HOME AFTER SUPERB SEASON](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/17/a-flood-of-happiness-akani-simbine-returns-home-after-superb-season/) - Akani Simbine has returned home from a lengthy and successful international season, arriving to a small group of family and friends who welcomed him back to South Africa on Tuesday morning. Looking back on a spectacular 2024 campaign, Simbine won two Diamond League races, broke his own national record to finish fourth in the Olympic Olympic relay medallist Akani Simbine has returned home after a lengthy and successful international season.
- [LOOKING BACK: FIVE BEST PERFORMANCES OF 2024 ATHLETICS SEASON](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/16/looking-back-five-best-performances-of-2024-athletics-season/) - It has been a memorable season for South African athletes on the international track and field circuit. We take a look back at five of the best performances achieved during a superb 2024 campaign. Simbine breaks SA record in Olympic final As he always does, experienced sprinter Akani Simbine delivered in spectacular fashion, retaining his Five of the most memorable performances produced by South African athletes during the 2024 track and field season.
- [SIMBINE AND SEKGODISO CLOSE THEIR SEASONS IN DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/14/simbine-and-sekgodiso-close-their-seasons-in-diamond-league-final/) - After producing superb 2024 seasons, Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso struggled to put up a fight in the Diamond League Final in Brussels on Friday night. At the back end of a long campaign, which started for both athletes more than six months ago, neither of them were able to challenge for the Diamond League Akani Simbine finished fifth in the men's 100m race at the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
- [FIVE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS AMONG 63 AFRICAN ATHLETES IN DIAMOND LEAGUE FINAL](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/12/five-olympic-champions-among-63-african-athletes-in-diamond-league-final/) - Africa will be well represented at the Diamond League Final, with 63 athletes from the continent competing at the top-flight season finale in Brussels on Friday and Saturday. The African contingent at the two-day meeting will be confident of securing titles in a range of events, spearheaded by five Olympic champions. ALSO READ: Prudence Sekgodiso Africa will be well represented at the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
- [GLENROSE XABA TO MAKE MARATHON DEBUT IN CAPE TOWN](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/11/glenrose-xaba-to-make-marathon-debut-at-cape-town-marathon/) - Having become a force on South Africa's roads in recent years, Glenrose Xaba will make her highly anticipated debut next month when she lines up for her first 42.2km race at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. While a strong international field was announced by the organisers on Wednesday, in both the men's and women's races, Glenrose Xaba and Cian Oldknow have been included in the elite field for the Cape Town Marathon.
- [STRONG FIELD UNVEILED FOR HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN 10KM](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/09/strong-field-unveiled-for-hollywoodbets-durban-10km/) - A powerful line-up has been announced for the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km later this month, with local stars gearing up to face a strong foreign contingent at the annual race. The men's contest, in particular, looks set to be a thriller, with a long list of elite contenders included in the line-up. In-form athlete Elroy Gelant A quality line-up including local and international stars has been announced for the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km race.
- [Prudence Sekgodiso and Akani Simbine gear up for Diamond League Final](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/10/prudence-sekgodiso-and-akani-simbine-gear-up-for-diamond-league-final/) - Experienced sprinter Akani Simbine and rising middle-distance star Prudence Sekgodiso will hope to close out their top-flight seasons in style when they line up in the Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend. The only South African athletes in the entry lists for the two-day event, Simbine and Sekgodiso will both compete on Friday. Simbine, Akani Simbine and Prudence Sekgodiso will compete in the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
- [SA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/08/sa-cross-country-championships-results/) - Results of the 2024 South African Cross Country Championships held at Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark on Saturday 7 September. Men Seniors 10km: 1 Kabelo Mulaudzi (CGA) 28:01, 2 Bennet Seloyi (CGA) 28:21, 3 Chris Mhlanga (CGA) 28:37, 4 Kabelo Melamu (CGA) 28:49, 5 Mohau Rasogo (ANWN) 29:01, 6 Nkosikhona Mhlakwana (KZNA) Results of the 2024 South African Cross Country Championships in Vanderbijlpark.
- [KABELO MULAUDZI AND CIAN OLDKNOW WIN NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY TITLES](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/08/kabelo-mulaudzi-and-cian-oldknow-win-national-cross-country-titles/) - There was no stopping Kabelo Mulaudzi or Cian Oldknow on Saturday, as they charged to victory in the senior 10km races at the SA Cross Country Championships in Vanderbijlpark. Mulaudzi, the defending champion in the men's contest, shook off challenges from his Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) teammates Bennet Seloyi and Chris Mhlanga, breaking away in Kabelo Mulaudzi and Cian Oldknow won the senior 10km races at the SA Cross Country Championships.
- [MULAUDZI AND MAILULA TO LINE UP IN DEFENCE OF SA CROSS COUNTRY TITLES](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/06/mulaudzi-and-mailula-to-line-up-in-defence-of-sa-cross-country-titles/) - Some hard-fought battles are expected on Saturday, with Kabelo Mulaudzi and Karabo Mailula lining up in defence of their national senior titles at the SA Cross Country Championships in Vanderbijlpark. Mulaudzi and Mailula, who won gold in the senior 10km races in Gqeberha last year, will both be aiming to retain their crowns this weekend. Neither Karabo Mailula and Kabelo Mulaudzi will defend their senior 10km titles at the SA Cross Country Championships.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA PLANS TO STAY IN PRETORIA AND STICK WITH WHAT'S WORKING](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/03/walaza-plans-to-stay-in-pretoria-and-stick-with-whats-working/) - Looking back on what has been perhaps the best season ever produced by a South African junior athlete, Bayanda Walaza says he won't be changing any more than he needs to next year. After securing a 4x100m relay silver medal at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, 18-year-old matric student Walaza went on to wrap Bayanda Walaza has returned home after closing out a memorable 2024 season on the track.
- [SA JUNIOR TEAM CLOSE CAMPAIGN WITH SEVEN MEDALS IN PERU](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/09/01/sa-junior-team-close-campaign-with-seven-medals-in-peru/) - Closing out a superb campaign in spectacular fashion, the South African team bagged two more medals on the fifth and final day of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru in the early hours of Sunday morning. The national men's 4x400m relay quartet earned silver and 400m hurdler Hannah van Niekerk bagged bronze, lifting the The South African junior team will return home with seven medals from the World Athletics U20 Championships.
- [BAYANDA WALAZA WINS HISTORIC SPRINT DOUBLE TO RAISE SA TEAM'S MEDAL TALLY](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/31/bayanda-walaza-wins-historic-sprint-double-to-raise-sa-teams-medal-tally/) - Wrapping up a spectacular season, junior sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza delivered a historic performance in the early hours of Saturday morning (SA time), raking in South Africa's fifth medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Peru. Walaza, who won gold in the 100m event two days earlier, added the 200m title by storming to Junior sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza won the 100m/200m double at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
- [VAN RENSBURG BAGS SILVER MEDAL ON SUPERB OPENING DAY FOR SA JUNIOR TEAM](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/28/van-rensburg-bags-silver-medal-on-superb-opening-day-for-sa-junior-team/) - The South African team enjoyed a spectacular start to the World Athletics U20 Championships on Tuesday, with multiple athletes delivering memorable performances on the opening day of competition in Lima, Peru. After launching a personal best of 20.01m in the qualifying round of the men's shot put, JL van Rensburg went even bigger in the
- [OLYMPIC MEDALISTS WALAZA AND NKOANA RETURN TO PODIUM AT WORLD U20 CHAMPS](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/29/olympic-medalists-walaza-and-nkoana-return-to-podium-at-world-u20-champs/) - Bayanda Walaza and Bradley Nkoana lived up to the hype in the early hours of Thursday morning, wrapping up an impressive podium double on day two of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Walaza and Nkoana, who earned relay silver medals in the 4x100m relay at the recent Olympic Games in Paris, shone
- [UDEME OKON WINS GOLD AS SOUTH AFRICA CLIMB TO SECOND IN MEDALS TABLE](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/30/udeme-okon-wins-gold-as-south-africa-climb-to-second-in-medals-table/) - South Africa continued to climb the medals table on Thursday, with sprinter Udeme Okon storming to gold in the men's 400m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Having focussed on athletics for the first time this season, Okon was rewarded for his efforts as he claimed a convincing victory in 45.69 seconds. Udeme Okon bagged the SA team's fourth medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima.
- [STRONG SA JUNIOR TEAM CHASING MEDALS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PERU](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/26/strong-sa-junior-team-chasing-medals-at-world-championships-in-peru/) - South African athletes will be targeting multiple podium places over the next week, as they prepare to open their campaign on Tuesday at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. A squad of 44 athletes (26 men and 18 women) left on Saturday, and they will be confident of putting up a fight against
- [GLENROSE XABA SHINES AGAIN AT TSHWANE LEG OF ABSA 10KM SERIES](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/26/glenrose-xaba-shines-again-at-tshwane-leg-of-absa-10km-series/) - Glenrose Xaba delivered again on Sunday, racing to a convincing victory at the fourth leg of the annual Absa Run Your City series in Tshwane. Xaba won the women's 10km race in 31:51, finishing well clear of Lesotho's Blandina Makatisi, who was second in 32:58. Makatisi's compatriot, Neheng Khatala, ended third in 33:35. Building on a
- [SA ATHLETICS TEAM RETURN HOME WITH TWO MEDALS FROM OLYMPIC GAMES](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/25/sa-athletics-team-return-home-with-two-medals-from-olympic-games/) - The South African athletics team stood up and delivered at the Olympic Games, with javelin thrower Jo-Ane van Dyk and the national 4x100m relay team raking in two medals at the quadrennial showpiece in Paris. Van Dyk displayed the form of her life in the women's javelin throw competition, producing the biggest surprise of the
- [WILDSCHUTT SHATTERS SA 3000M RECORD AT SILESIA DIAMOND LEAGUE](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/08/26/wildschutt-shatters-sa-3000m-record-at-silesia-diamond-league/) - Distance runner Adriaan Wildschutt delivered another stunning performance on Sunday night, continuing his groundbreaking season by destroying his own South African 3 000m record at the Diamond League meeting in Silesia, Poland. Wildschutt, who recently finished 10th in the 10 000m final at the Paris Olympics, took eighth place over seven-and-a-half laps in Silesia. ALSO
- [MENLOPARK SHOW THEIR CLASS BY DEFENDING INTER HIGH ATHLETICS TITLE](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/03/01/menlopark-show-their-class-by-defending-inter-high-athletics-title/) - MENLOPARK SHOW THEIR CLASS BY DEFENDING INTER HIGH ATHLETICS TITLE After a week of thrilling action at Pilditch Stadium, Hoërskool Menlopark emerged triumphant, retaining their title as the top track and field school in Pretoria by winning the A-Bond Inter High championship on Friday. Competing in front of a packed stadium, which was sold out,
- [A DAY OF MULTIPLE NATIONAL RECORDS AT THE SIMBINE CLASSIC SHOOT OUT XII](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/02/17/a-digital-prescription-for-business/) - All there is to know about the star attraction at the Simbine Classic Shootour XII 2024
- [LETSILE TEBOGO SETS NEW WORLD BEST AT SIMBINE CLASSIC SHOOT OUT XII](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/02/17/simbine-classic-shoot-out-xii-2/) - All there is to know about the star attraction at the Simbine Classic Shootour XII 2024
- [TEBOGO AND SIMBINE INCLUDED IN EXCITING LINE-UPS FOR CLASSIC SHOOT-OUT](https://backtrack.co.za/2024/02/01/tebogo-and-simbine-included-in-exciting-line-ups-for-classic-shoot-out/) - TEBOGO AND SIMBINE INCLUDED IN EXCITING LINE-UPS FOR CLASSIC SHOOT-OUT Two of Africa’s fastest men will light up the track, with a world record on the line when Akani Simbine and BackTrack host the 12th edition of the popular annual Simbine Classic Shoot-Out powered by Curro. World-class athletes have been unveiled in the lineup for
- [LETSILE TEBOGO CELEBRATES AWAY WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT, AS SPRINTERS SHINE WITH LIGHTNING-FAST PERFORMANCES AT THE SIMBINE CURRO CLASSIC SHOOTOUT.](https://backtrack.co.za/2023/02/23/letsile-tebogo-celebrates-away-world-record-attempt-as-sprinters-shine-with-lightning-fast-performances-at-the-simbine-curro-classic-shootout/) - LETSILE TEBOGO CELEBRATES AWAY WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT, AS SPRINTERS SHINE WITH LIGHTNING-FAST PERFORMANCES AT THE SIMBINE CURRO CLASSIC SHOOTOUT. Sprinters stole the show on Saturday, with local and international athletes delivering some superb results at the Curro Simbine Classic Shootout meeting held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria. Letsile Tebogo of Botswana showed his opponents a
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