Tuesday, 23 April 2013 – Over the past weekend, Sibusiso Nzima finished sixth at his first marathon ever while Irvette van Zyl (formally Van Blerk) became the fifth fastest female marathon athlete in South African history after finishing 10th at the London Marathon.
Muzhingi Partners with Fedgroup
February 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
Stephen Muzhingi partners with FedGroup in Pursuit of Ultimate Achievement
Longtom Marathon cancelled
February 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
The 2013 Longtom Ultra and Half Marathons have been officially cancelled due to financial constraints. Contracting of a major corporate title sponsor for the 2013 event has been postponed to the 2014 budgetary year. Therefor the 2013 event will once again be hosted without the financial assistance of a title sponsor.
Joubert never expected win
February 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 – 24 year-old Cornelia Joubert became South Africa’s youngest ever Marathon Champion after winning the title at the SA Marathon Championships in Oudtshoorn on 3 February 2013. The biggest surprise was that she never expected to win the first marathon that she ever competed in.
Women Marathon Title up for Grabs
January 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
Wednesday, 30 January 2013 – Around 50 female athletes will travel to Oudtshoorn this Sunday, 3 February, to vie for the coveted title of SA Marathon Champion. Defending Champion Charne Bosman, has withdrawn from the Championships in order to concentrate on the Two Oceans Marathon.
Kemboi wins Soweto Marathon 2012
November 4, 2012 1 Comment
Sunday, 4 November 2012 – Kenya’s Shadrack Kemboi won the men’s title at 20th edition of the Soweto Marathon in 2:16:28. The 26 year-old, along with compatriot Timothy Kibet, lead most of the race, but Kemboi broke away at the 33km mark.
Soweto Marathon entries open
September 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
Monday, 17 September 2012 – Entries for the 20th Soweto Marathon are open with just under 20 000 runners expected to compete in the marathon and all other sub events this year.
Positive test for Comrades Winner
June 19, 2012 3 Comments
Comrades Marathon Association confirmed that 2012 Comrades Marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has tested positive for banned substances.
Mamabolo claims Comrades
June 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
After 6 years of foreign domination of the Comrades Marathon, Ludwick Mamabolo once again carried the flag for South Africa as he crossed the line in 5:31.03.
Van Blerk qualifies in London
April 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
When Irvette van Blerk crossed the line in 2:33.41 at the London Marathon on Sunday 22 April, 2012, she not only qualified for the Olympic Games, but also ensured that South Africa will be sending a three strong team in both the men’s and women’s races. This will be first time that South Africa sends […]
