South Africa’s junior team finished the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona on a quiet note with no medals added to their tally for the Championships.
Mpuang third in Belgium
Monday, 9 June 2012 – Thuso Mpuang competed in the men’s 200m at the KBC-Nacht of Athletics in Heusden, Belgium on Saturday, 7 July and finished third.
SA third overall in Benin
Sunday, 1 July 2012 – Charlene Potgieter and the men’s 4x400m relay team won silver on the final day of the Africa Senior Championships in Benin, helping team South Africa finish third overall behind Nigeria and Kenya. South Africa will come home with 24 medals (6 gold, 10 silver and 8 bronze). This is an […]
Magakwe takes Africa sprint title
Thursday, 28 June 2012 – Simon Magakwe won gold in the men’s 100m on day two of the Africa Senior Championships in Benin, the second gold medal for South Africa at the Championships. He crossed the line in 10.29sec.
Lambrechts wins 3rd Title
Thursday, 28 June 2012 – Burger Lambrechts won his third African Shot Title in Benin on the opening day of the Continental Championships. His opening throw of 19.51m was good enough for the gold medal in tricky conditions. Torrential rain made the circle slippery for all competitors. Lambrechts won his first Africa title in 1998, […]
Jobodwana to Africa Champs
Monday, 25 June 2012 – Anaso Jobodwana, the latest addition to the list of Olympic qualifiers, will compete at his first major Championship when he represents South Africa at the CAA Africa Senior Championships in Benin from 27 June to 1 July.
Positive test for Comrades Winner
Comrades Marathon Association confirmed that 2012 Comrades Marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has tested positive for banned substances.