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ASA and athletes view Doha disaster differently

Wanted: A single hymn sheet from which Athletics South Africa and its athletes can sing to improve their medal haul at the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo

The Games are four years away but political agendas and funding stymy SA’s potential

Political vendettas and funding shortages are stymying the potential of the country’s athletes.

Toast our Olympic Amazons with gay abandon as they are the real winners

In a country where homosexuals are routinely subjected to violence in various forms, let’s remember that it was two gay women making the nation proud.

Five South Africans progress in Commonwealth Games

Five South African athletes advanced to the next rounds of their respective events in track and field at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

More than 16 000 athletes are warming up for their big day at venues across Britain

Team SA’s goal of 12 medals may be too ambitious

SA’s Olympic team have been set a target of 12 medals at the London Games, but their performance should be deemed a success if they return with two.

Javelin thrower Sunette Viljoen.

SA’s javelin queen beaming after record

South Africa’s javelin queen, Sunette Viljoen, was elated after she took a step closer to the magical 70 metres mark at the Diamond League meeting.

SA’s athletes tussle for Olympic spots

SA’s athletes tussle for Olympic spots

South Africa’s athletes will be gunning for places in the country’s Olympic team when they meet at the Senior Athletics Championships at the weekend.

Team SA brings home four Worlds medals

South Africa have finished 17th on the table after Caster Semenya grabbed the nation’s fourth medal during the World Athletics Championships.

Who is in the running for medals at the Worlds?

Who is in the running for medals at the Worlds?

The World Champs kicks off with LJ van Zyl a leading contender and Khotso Mokoena a hungry underdog.

Berlin: A wall to climb

SA athletes competing in the World Athletics Championships are keen to make up for the disappointment of Beijing.

More gold for SA team at African champs

South African athletes continued to dominate the 16th African Athletics Championships on another windy day in Addis Ababa on Saturday. Three more gold medals by Chris Harmse,…