by zaadmin | Apr 26, 2012 | Featured, News, Track, Youth
25 April – A youth team of 48 athletes, one of the biggest teams to date, has been announced by Athletics South Africa to represent South Africa at the CAA Southern Region Youth Championships in Zimbabwe. These athletes have all been selected according to their...
by zaadmin | Apr 24, 2012 | Featured, News, Pre-event, Walking
Six athletes have been selected to represent South Africa at the World Race Walking Cup in Saransk, Russia from 12-13 May in the 20km and the 50km race walk. Both these events are Olympic events and any athlete reaching the Qualifying standard once will qualify for...
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 | Apr 21, 2012 | 800m, Featured, News, Track
20 April – Caster Semenya became the fifth track and field athlete to qualify for the Olympic Games after dipping under the 2 minute required in the women’s 800m at Yellow Pages III in Pretoria. After winning the National Championships in Port Elizabeth,14 April...
by zaadmin | Apr 18, 2012 | Featured, News, Pre-event, Track
The Yellow Pages Series III meeting at Tukkkies on Friday 20 April sees two former World Champions line up in search of an Olympic berth. After successfully defending her 800m title at the Yellow Pages SA Senior Track and Field Championships in Port Elizabeth on 14...