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Distance Running

Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive iconic Olympic triumphs
Sport
/ 11 July 2024

Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive iconic Olympic triumphs

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

By Stephen Granger
The athlete who refused to die
Article
/ 21 January 2019

The athlete who refused to die

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

By Staff Reporter
Slice of Life: Running started with a block
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Slice of Life: Running started with a block

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

By Gemma Ritchie
Lebogang Phalula: I’m back and running clean
Article
/ 13 October 2014

Lebogang Phalula: I’m back and running clean

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

By Sapa
Music be the food of some runners
Article
/ 4 May 2012

Music be the food of some runners

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

By Adharanand Finn
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Article
/ 5 September 2011

Going the distance can be going too far

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

By Sponsored Feature
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/ 20 November 2009

Remembering the legends of the golden days

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

By Lucky Sindane

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