Bayanda Walaza, born on February 9, 2006, in Katlehong, Gauteng, has quickly risen to prominence as one of South Africa’s most promising young sprinters. His journey in athletics has been nothing short of remarkable, with a string of impressive achievements that have solidified his status as a rising star in the global sprinting scene. Achievements…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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