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Iaaf World Athletics Championships

Wayde van Niekerk, the eternal underdog
Article
/ 29 March 2020

Wayde van Niekerk, the eternal underdog

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

By Simnikiwe Xabanisa
Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics
Article
/ 21 February 2020

Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics

The runner smashed her personal best in 2019, and will feel confident going to Tokyo in August

By Eyaaz Matwadia
Van Niekerk to miss 400m world title defence in Qatar
Article
/ 3 September 2019

Van Niekerk to miss 400m world title defence in Qatar

Explaining his decision to skip the September 27-October 6 world championships in Doha, Van Niekerk said he did not want to rush back.

By Agency
Athletes test their medal mettle
Article
/ 23 August 2019

Athletes test their medal mettle

With Caster Semenya out of the running,  can other leading athletes deliver on the nation’s  high expectations?

By Luke Feltham
What we talk about when we talk about Caster Semenya
Article
/ 12 August 2019

What we talk about when we talk about Caster Semenya

Semenya’s fight tells us much about how the world sees black women, especially as they compete for gold.

By Lindokuhle Nkosi
Caster Semenya World Champs hopes dashed
Article
/ 30 July 2019

Caster Semenya World Champs hopes dashed

The reigning women’s 800m champion will not be able to defend her title after a Swiss judge ruled against IAAF regulations being suspended

By Luke Feltham
Ire as Qatar is named host of athletics champs
Article
/ 21 November 2014

Ire as Qatar is named host of athletics champs

Opponents say that time is running out to address widespread migrant labour abuses in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup tournament.

By James Riach
SA athletes ready for IAAF World Champs in Moscow
Article
/ 8 August 2013

SA athletes ready for IAAF World Champs in Moscow

The 26 South African athletes may provide some inspiration to counter the months of boardroom battles which threatened to disrupt their participation.

By Sapa
Semenya to miss IAAF World Champs
Article
/ 31 July 2013

Semenya to miss IAAF World Champs

Despite efforts by Athletics SA to obtain an exemption, Caster Semenya will not be part of a 27-member team at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow.

By Sapa
Semenya cruises into 800m final
Article
/ 2 September 2011

Semenya cruises into 800m final

Caster Semenya showed glimpses of her old self as she cruised into the final of the 800m at the world championships.

By Luke Phillips
Blade Runner not selected for relay final
Article
/ 2 September 2011

Blade Runner not selected for relay final

Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, who led South Africa to the final of the 4x400m at the World Championships, has not been selected for the final.

By Staff Reporter
Semenya through to 800m semifinal
Article
/ 1 September 2011

Semenya through to 800m semifinal

South African runner Caster Semenya got off to a strong start in defending her 800-metre title on Thursday, finishing second in her heat.

By Jim Armstrong
Semenya returns to action in Daegu
Article
/ 31 August 2011

Semenya returns to action in Daegu

Defending women’s 800m champion Caster Semenya returns to world competition on a busy day six of the World Athletics Championships on Thursday.

By Luke Phillips
No plans for rule change after Bolt’s false start
Article
/ 29 August 2011

No plans for rule change after Bolt’s false start

Usain Bolt had barely left the track after his astonishing false start in the 100m final before a debate swirled over the controversial rule.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 August 2011

Kenya mines first gold at World Champs

Edna Kiplagat was left with a skinned knee but the broadest of smiles after she survived a fall to lead a Kenyan sweep of the women’s marathon medals.

By Ossian Shine

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