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Udeme Okon: The Rising Star of South African Athletics
Udeme Okon , a name that is set to echo through the annals of sports history, staged a remarkable performance at the Lima World Athletics...
Aug 30, 20242 min read


The top national athletes of the 50th BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
Top female athlete at the start Strong men's competition Over 50,000 runners from more than 150 nations will come to Berlin on the last...
Aug 29, 20244 min read


South Africa Celebrates Victory in Lima 2024 Championships: Walaza Claims Gold while Nkoana Seizes Bronze
In an exhilarating display of athletic prowess and determination, South Africa emerged triumphant in the Lima 2024 Championships, with...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Unstoppable South African Under 20 Sprinters Storm to 100m Final in Lima
The track in Lima witnessed an electrifying display of athleticism as South African sprinters Bandile Walaza and Bradley Nkoana blazed...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


More than 2 million tickets sold for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
With just a few hours to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, more than 2 million tickets have been sold,...
Aug 28, 20243 min read


World Athletics extends partnership with Mondo until 2029
Innovation and excellence at the heart of global athletics World Athletics and Mondo are delighted to announce the renewal of their...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Record number of athletes ready for WU20 Lima 24
A record number of 1700 athletes from more than 130 teams are preparing to compete at the World Athletics U20 Championships Lima 24 , the...
Aug 27, 20245 min read


Comrades Marathon Addresses Cyber Bullying and Harassment
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has decided to finally take a stand against cyber bullying, harassment and defamation; and to...
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Choose Your Ideal 5km Start Wave at the Boxer Super Run
The Boxer Super Run will take over the streets of Durban with waves of 5km fun on Sunday 13 October 2024. Entrants can choose the wave...
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to deliver a thrilling 2024 finale in Joburg on Heritage Day
The streets of Jozi are set to come alive with athletic energy and community spirit on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 , as thousands of...
Aug 26, 20244 min read


Duplantis increases world pole vault record in Silesia
Less than two hours after Jakob Ingebrigtsen entered the history books with his 3000m run at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, pole vault...
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Paralympic Torch Relay — Paralympic torch starts festive tour of France following historic Channel Tunnel crossing
The Paralympic torch stepped on French soil around noon, heralding the imminent return of the Games to France! One day after the lighting...
Aug 25, 20245 min read


Ingebrigtsen smashes longstanding world 3000m record in Silesia
Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered one of the longest standing track world records* at the Silesian Stadium on Sunday (25) as he clocked a...
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Course records for Xaba and Mofolo as thousands celebrate Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K
South African 10km sensation Glenrose Xaba delivered a career-defining performance this morning (Sunday 25 August 2024) at the Absa RUN...
Aug 25, 20246 min read


Four CMA Board Members Resigned
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has confirmed that four members of the CMA Board have resigned with immediate effect. The...
Aug 23, 20241 min read


World Athletics Council approves AIU Board recommendation for Bahrain Athletics Association roadmap
The World Athletics Council has approved a recommendation from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Board concerning the measures and...
Aug 22, 20243 min read


With one week to go to the opening ceremony, ticket sales for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have exceeded 1.75 million
There are still eight days before the first competition events get under way, but over 1.75 million tickets have already been sold for...
Aug 21, 20244 min read


World Athletics reappoints Nielsen as official research supplier
World Athletics has reappointed Nielsen, the global leader in sports intelligence, media measurement and research, as its Official...
Aug 21, 20242 min read


CMA Special General Meeting Outcomes
A Special General Meeting was held on Thursday, 15 August 2024, during which the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) Board met with the...
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Unveiling the World-Class Lineup for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
Are you ready to witness a show of unparalleled talent and determination at this year's highly anticipated TCS New York City Marathon?...
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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