Distance Running
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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
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
Slice of Life: Running started with a block
‘Kitted out in dusty cross-trainers I set out on my mission’
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.
Music be the food of some runners
Renowned expert Dr Costas Karageorghis has claimed that listening to music while running can boost performances significantly.
Going the distance can be going too far
The demands made on the body during an ultra-marathon are taxing in the extreme.
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.