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Enduring sprint king Akani Simbine

Akani Simbine has claimed South Africa's highest individual sporting honour, being crowned Sports Star of the Year at the 19th SA Sports Awards in Sun City.

  • Lelo Mzaca
5 min read
Nijel Amos of Botswana celebrates after winning the men’s 800m at Louis II Stadium during Herculis EBS IAAF Diamond League Meeting on July 12, 2019 in Monaco. (Photo by Marco Mantovani/Getty Images)
ATHLETE RESILIENCE

The rise, fall and redemption of Nijel Amos

Despite falling from grace after a positive dope test, the desire for success has not diminished for the country’s first ever Olympic medallist

  • Karien Jonckheere
6 min read