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,…
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….
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…
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…
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