The country’s new talent is hoping to surpass the achievements of legends such as Abebe Bikila and Kenenisa Bekele at this year’s games

Mhlengi Gwala’s indomitable spirit has him reaching for new goals, just 10 months after the brutal chainsaw attack that almost cost him his legs

‘Kitted out in dusty cross-trainers I set out on my mission’

Determined to put her doping ordeal behind her, long-distance runner Lebogang Phalula has returned to running – with a spate of good results.

Renowned expert Dr Costas Karageorghis has claimed that listening to music while running can boost performances significantly.

The demands made on the body during an ultra-marathon are taxing in the extreme.

Athletics bosses have, over the years, been involved in boardroom fights and have forgotten to pay tribute to South Africa’s greatest athletes.