by zaadmin | Jun 4, 2012 | Comrades, Featured, News
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. Mamabolo ran a solid race and timed his attack to perfection as early leader Lebogang Monyele set a pace that...
by zaadmin | Apr 23, 2012 | Featured, Marathon, News
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...
by zaadmin | Feb 24, 2012 | Comrades, Featured, News, Para, Track
Athletics South Africa wants to congratulate the Comrades Marathon and Oscar Pistorius, both of whom won awards at the Virgin Active Sport Industry Awards 2012 that took place on 23 February at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. In the category for Sport Participation...
by zaadmin | Feb 2, 2012 | Featured, Marathon, News, Pre-event
Men’s title up for grabs at SA Marathon Championships Defending champion Lusapho April will not be competing at the SA Marathon Championships on 5 February leaving the road open for anybody to claim the title. Instead, he will not run a marathon before the...
by zaadmin | Jan 30, 2012 | Featured, Marathon, News
South African athlete and 10 000m record holder Hendrick Ramaala made history when he ran the qualifying time which could see him compete in his 5th Olympic Games when he finished the Dubai Marathon in 2:12:22. He now joins a handful of athletes queuing in the...
by zaadmin | Jan 12, 2012 | Featured, Marathon, News
The PW Botha College in George will be the venue for the SA Marathon Championships on Sunday, 5 February 2012 and there is still a small opportunity for those athletes that wish to compete on the day, as individuals should they not be selected by their respective...