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New Online System for Comrades Wall of Honour Plaques
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is delighted to announce the launch of its new online system for ordering Wall of Honour plaques....
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Comrades2025 Entries Now Open for Green Number Club Athletes
More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is thrilled to announce that for the first time, entries for...
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Honda signs sponsorship agreement to provide electrified vehicles at World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
Honda Motor Co Ltd (Honda) has signed a sponsorship agreement with World Athletics ahead of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 as...
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Caster Semenya set to go head-to-head with protégés at Boxer Super Run Tshwane
In an exciting twist, South African middle-distance legend and celebrated coach Caster Semenya is set to make her Boxer Super Run debut...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Finalists announced for 2024 Athlete of the Year awards
As the countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2024 continues, the finalists for the Athlete of the Year honours have been confirmed. The...
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Thrilling showdown expected in Men’s Elite Race – Boxer Super Run Tshwane
The Men’s Elite Race at the Boxer Super Run in Tshwane is set to deliver high-energy action this coming Sunday, 10 November 2024 , as...
Nov 5, 20245 min read


TCS Sydney Marathon becomes seventh ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJOR Race
Race secures second assessment pass to join Majors Largest marathon in Oceania will join series in 2025 Two more marathons aiming to join...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


Full qualification system and ‘road to’ tool launches for World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25
The full qualification system, along with the ‘road to’ tracking tool, has been published for the World Athletics Indoor Championships...
Nov 3, 20241 min read


The 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon: A podium finish for South Africa’s biggest one day race
The 29th edition of the People’s Race was fair game from start gun to finish line with an excess of 25 000 runners embracing the rich...
Nov 3, 20242 min read


The 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon is officially SOLD OUT
South Africa’s biggest one day race promises to be the best yet The People’s Race is officially SOLD OUT with 25 000 runners set to take...
Nov 2, 20242 min read


World Athletics publishes findings of study into online abuse of athletes covering Paris Olympic Games
Fourth major study into online abuse raises concerns over continued levels of abuse of a racist or sexual nature Key findings: Racism and...
Oct 31, 20244 min read


World Indoor Tour expands for 2025
The World Athletics Indoor Tour , now approaching its 10th year, has once again expanded with a packed 2025 calendar featuring more than...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Nominees announced for Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year 2024
As part of the World Athletics Awards 2024 , World Athletics is pleased to confirm a list of five nominees for Women’s Out of Stadium...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Mashele aims for dominant finish at Boxer Super Run Tshwane
Following his outstanding performance at the Boxer Super Run in Durban on 13 October, where he not only secured 1st place in the Elite...
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Kejelcha breaks world half marathon record in Valencia
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha broke the world half marathon record* at the Medio Maratón de Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on Sunday (27),...
Oct 28, 20241 min read


The Hollywoodbets 10KM, makes its debut in Johannesburg
The Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km makes its debut on Saturday, 16 November 2024, in the streets of Johannesburg. Following the success of the...
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Ratified: Mahuchikh’s world high jump record
Senior world record: Women’s high jump 2.10m Yaroslava Mahuchikh (UKR) Paris 7 July 2024 U20 world records: Men’s triple jump 17.66m...
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Boxer Athletics Club gears up for high-stakes action at Boxer Super Run Tshwane
A formidable group of elite runners from the Boxer Athletics Club (AC) is set to showcase their talent at the inaugural Boxer Super Run...
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Nominees announced for Track Athlete of the Year 2024
As part of the World Athletics Awards 2024 , World Athletics is pleased to confirm the nominees for Women’s Track Athlete of the Year and...
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Kwaggas shine as records fall at Curro Podium South Athletics Meet
With roughly 30 schools from the Western and Southern Cape taking part and no less than 15 meeting records, the 19th of October 2024 will...
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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