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Image: World Athletics First edition of World Athletics Ultimate Championship will showcase global gold medallists while supporting their off-track passions Global sprint superstars Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Letsile Tebogo have been announced as Ultimate Stars for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship , confirming they will be competing at the inaugural edition of the new global championship with 150 days to go until the event kicks off. Bragging rights are on the li

Image: Tobias Ginsberg South Africa’s premier Women’s Month celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race , returns this August with three unforgettable events across Durban , Cape Town , and Johannesburg on three consecutive Sundays. The festivities kick off in Durban on 2 August , continue in Cape Town on 9 August , and culminate in Johannesburg on 16 August 2026 . Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports , on announcing the dates of the 2026 Totalsports Women

Image: courtesy of motorpress Takamoto Katsuta has claimed his second successive victory with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and taken the lead of the FIA World Rally Championship standings after a dramatic finish to the Croatia Rally. Sami Pajari finished second to join Katsuta on the podium for the third event in succession and complete a one-two finish for TGR-WRT at the end of a highly challenging rally. The asphalt event returned to the WRC calendar after a year aw

Felix Kibet Masai, Image: Tobias Ginsberg Foreign athletes delivered a commanding performance at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD in the Mother City this morning (Sunday, 12 April 2026) as Felix Kibet Masai of Kenya won the men’s race in the fastest time since 2017 (the current course has been in use since 2012), while Nambia’s Lavina Haitope dominated an open women’s race to produce the biggest victory of her road running career. Lining up as an u

Gerda Steyn, Image: Tobias Ginsberg History was written at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday, 11 April 2026 , as Gerda Steyn claimed a record-breaking seventh victory, while little-known Arthur Jantjies shocked the pundits with the biggest triumph of his emerging ultra marathon career. “It’s a phenomenal step - a big step. It’s history,” said 25-year-old Jantjies from Hopetown, a small town 120km outside Kimberley, after stopping the cl

Image: courtesy of Wanda Diamond ;eague The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha has been rescheduled to take place at the Khalifa International Stadium on June 19. The Mazzraty Doha Meeting was originally scheduled to take place at the Qatar Sports Club on May 8 as the opening event of the Wanda Diamond League season. In recent weeks, the Diamond League has been monitoring the situation in Doha, working in close coordination with meeting organisers, Qatari authorities and ot

Image: World Athletics Sprint stars to kick off campaign at World Athletics Relays, celebrating five years of Kids’ Athletics Day Sprint stars Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Letsile Tebogo have been announced as ambassadors for the World Athletics Kids’ Athletics programme, with just one month to go to Kids’ Athletics Day on 7 May. Both athletes will kick off the latest campaign at next month’s Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, celebrating five years of Kids’ Athleti

Image: AFP / Getty Images Athens emerges as preferred host for inaugural edition; Athens Marathon The Authentic achieves Elite Label status as plan launches to secure hosting rights World Athletics has outlined a landmark strategic roadmap for the future of distance running with the creation of a World Athletics Marathon Championships from 2030. The marathon will remain a discipline at the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029, but from 2030 it will move to its ow

Gerda Steyn, Image: Action Photo Of the thousands of athletes set to line up at the start of the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday, 11 April 2026 , the spotlight will shine brightest on Gerda Steyn . South Africa’s ultra-distance running queen is poised to chase a historic seventh consecutive title in the Mother City , revealing that her mindset has been the greatest asset behind her remarkable and sustained success. “I don’t think about the

Stephen Mokoka, Image: Action Photo The morning mist clung to the asphalt of Main Road, a cool Atlantic breeze carrying the scent of salt and anticipation. Among the sea of restless runners, Stephen Mokoka stood with the quiet composure of a man who had walked or rather, sprinted this path many times before. At 41, his presence on the start line was no longer just about the speed in his legs; it was about the weight of his legacy. His racing vest bore the marks of the Holly

Stephen Mokoka, Image: Action Photo The defending champion of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD , Bennett Seloyi is determined not to relinquish his title this year, while Stephen Mokoka - who boasts an impressive CV that includes five gold medals, four of them victories, and is one of the most decorated runners to ever compete in the event - will be looking to add to his golden collection when he lines up once again on Sunday, 12 April 2026 . “To b

Image : courtesy of motorpress Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) proudly concludes another successful year as the Absa Cape Epic’s Official Vehicle and Route Partner. From 15 to 22 March, TSAM played an integral role in delivering a world-class experience both on and off the trails, while celebrating exceptional performances by the Toyota-backed riders. Driving the Epic Experience Toyota’s partnership in the race ensured the seamless execution of this globally renowned event.

Image: courtesy of motorpress Audi Revolut F1 Team secures its first two-car race finish of the 2026 season at Suzuka Nico Hülkenberg finishes 11th and Gabriel Bortoleto 13th The team leaves Japan with valuable race mileage, data and another step forward in its development Audi South Africa marks another step forward in the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s Formula 1 journey following a challenging but constructive weekend at Suzuka, where Nico Hülkenberg finished 11th and Gabriel Borto

Image: courtesy of motorpress Suzuki Auto South Africa is gearing up for the 16th annual Simola Hillclimb, taking place in Knysna from 30 April to 3 May. A proud supporter of this prestigious event since 2021, the Japanese carmaker recently inked a new three-year Tier One OEM sponsorship deal spanning 2026 to 2028. Established in 2009, the Simola Hillclimb started with humble beginnings, featuring a modest entry list and roughly 1,500 spectators. Since then, it has evolved i

Image: BYD South Africa The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon just got even more exciting. At the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) powered by BYD , one lucky entrant will win a brand-new BYD Dolphin Surf Vehicle worth R341,900 . Every entrant - across the Trail Run, Ultra Marathon, and Half Marathon - will automatically be entered into a lucky draw, overseen by independent auditors. The winner will discover a Golden Ticket inside their race pack, so check carefull

Onalenna Khonkhobe, Image: Action Photo After a disappointing result at the World’s Most Beautiful Marathon last year, Onalenna Khonkhobe is ready to make amends at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday 11 April 2026 . Khonkhobe, who went into the 2025 race as the defending champion after his 3:09:30 finish on 13 April 2024, looked likely to win a second 56km title in The Mother City as he went through the 50km mark with the lead bunch. But a

Image: Devin Paisley The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, powered by BYD , promises an exciting lineup of events from Thursday, 9 April to Sunday, 12 April 2026 . Highlights include the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon International Friendship Run , Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run , Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon , and Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon – all made possible thanks to the valued support and guidance of the City of Cape Town . The City

Andrea Kiptoo, Image: SCC EVENTS / Petko Beier Andrea Kiptoo and Likina Amebaw are the winners of the 45th GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. Kenyan Kiptoo became the surprise champion, when he took the highly competitive race in cold but sunny conditions in 59:11. Fellow-Kenyan Dennis Kipkemoi, who was a pacemaker, finished second with the same time. Amanal Petros took a strong third in 59:22, breaking his own German record. He was nine seconds faster than a year ago in Berlin w

Thabang Mosiako, Image: Action Photo In a powerful statement of his intent to reclaim the title he lost to Bennet Seloyi last year, Thabang Mosiako has delivered a pair of eye-catching performances that have put his rivals on notice ahead of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD on Sunday, 12 April 2026 . Competing at the Northern Cape’s premier half marathon, the Nedbank Running Club star stunned the crowd at the Kimberley Boys High School by clocking 1

Image: Supplied World Athletics has made the exceptional decision to allow additional female USA Track and Field (USATF) athletes to run at the 2026 World Road Running Championships (WRRC) following the extraordinary nature of an incident at the recent USATF Half-Marathon Championships that acted as a qualifier for the upcoming event in Copenhagen. World Athletics has agreed on a strictly one-off basis that USATF will be able to select seven athletes rather than the usual fou