Injury saw the Olympic champion dubbed an underdog going into the race he won in record-breaking fashion in Rio. But it’s a position he knows well, and now he has an extra year to heal and train
Semenya’s fight tells us much about how the world sees black women, especially as they compete for gold.
The 28-year-old Bett, the father of two-year-old twins, made his name at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing
Wayde van Niekerk’s bid for a first world double since 1995 now turns to the 200m after he stormed to a comfortable victory in the 400m.
The view through a racist lens cannot see Sascoc’s contribution to the Games, writes Tubby Reddy in a right to reply.
Political vendettas and funding shortages are stymying the potential of the country’s athletes.
Enforcing Caster’s Semenya’s "female" body just shows how tenuous the concept is
As Rio 2016 draws to a close, who can forget how Wayde van Niekerk stole the limelight?
The olympian and fellow US athlete Jimmy Feigen omitted details of their dispute with petrol station staff.
The runner hardly broke a sweat as she crossed the finish line.
‘Caster is made of dust just like you and me. Few others have endured the public scrutiny and undeserved humiliation she has,’ writes Andy Merrick.
Wayde van Niekerk offers his embattled sport some hope for the future beyond the Jamaican’s retirement with a stunning world record on the Rio track.
Residents from the favelas of the Brazilian capital say the global showpiece and its legacy project have done nothing but compound their misery.
A largely unexpected silver in the 200m freestyle and a taste of action against Michael Phelps left Chad le Clos with a night to remember.
They have been ostracised and mocked but their successes have shattered age-old taboos.
A team of refugees from the world’s conflict zones is seeking glory and acceptance at the Rio Games.
The Summer Games could easily turn into a yawn fest, but some of us are licking our chops at the prospect of behind-the-scenes drama.
John Wright will blow the whistle at the Olympic Games for the fifth time in August.
The Olympic competitors do more than hone their skills; they fight their personal trials too.
Despite a frightening list of problems there is confidence that Rio will be ready for the Olympic Games – but long-term benefits are in doubt.
After battling cancer, heavyweight rower Lawrence Brittain is stronger than ever.
Caroline Wöstmann, winner of the 2015 Comrades and Two Oceans ultra-races, has set herself the new challenge of qualifying for the Olympic marathon.
He has emerged as the rising star of Team South Africa and has his eyes fixed on the next challenge – Rio.
Wrapping up their latest visit, IOC officials say there is not a moment to lose if the 2016 Rio Olympics are to go off smoothly.
The trade and industry department has criticised Sascoc’s use of foreign suppliers to make the kit for the SA Olympic and Paralympic Games teams.
The prospect of Tiger Woods competing for an Olympic gold medal could come closer to reality on Thursday.