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…
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…
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…
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…
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