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Two Oceans Marathon NPC collaborates with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa to ensure runners are in peak condition come Race Day
The Two Oceans Marathon is pleased to announce that once again, the Sports Science Institute of SA (SSISA) will partner with us as the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 2, 20241 min read


13th Olympic Summit on 7 December 2024 – Information for the media
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has convened the 13th Olympic Summit for Saturday 7 December 2024. The meeting will be held at...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Comrades2025 Entry Cap Reached
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that the entry cap for next year’s Comrades Marathon has been reached. The...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 2, 20241 min read


CMA Annual General Meeting and Board Appointments
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 30 November 2024, marking a significant...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Hassan and Tebogo named World Athletes of the Year
Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Letsile Tebogo have been announced as World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2024 ...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 2, 20245 min read


Just over 1000 entries available for #Comrades2025
More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo The Comrades Marathon Association is pleased to announce that just over 1,000 entries remain for the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Absa renews sponsorship of the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES
Absa has renewed its commitment as Title Sponsor of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES, a partnership that began in 2021 during the...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 1, 20244 min read


Record Prize Purse for #Comrades2025
More Than A Race – Isiko Mpilo The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce a significant increase in the prize...

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Tomashova’s ‘Reallocated Olympic Silver’ Officially Disqualified
Tatyana Tomashova’s upgraded result – from fourth to second place in the women’s 1500-metres final at the London 2012 Olympic Games – has...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Jane Figueiredo and Vitaliy Petrov named as winners of IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards 2024
Diving coach Jane Figueiredo (Zimbabwe/Portugal) and pole vault coach Vitaliy Petrov (Ukraine) have been announced as the winners of this...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Finalists announced for 2024 Women's Rising Star Award
World Athletics is delighted to announce the three finalists for the 2024 Women’s Rising Star Award, which will recognise this year's...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Finalists announced for 2024 Men's Rising Star Award
World Athletics is delighted to announce the three finalists for the 2024 Men’s Rising Star Award, which will recognise this year's best...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Join the Comrades Marathon Race4Charity Campaign
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is proud to announce the opening of registrations for the #Comrades2025 Race4Charity campaign....

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Xaba, Munnik strike Gold at inaugural Boxer Super Run Tshwane
Glenrose Xaba and Luan Munnik dominated the competition at the inaugural Boxer Super Run Tshwane , held at TUKS (Uitspan) on Sunday,...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 10, 20245 min read


Qualification system published for World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25
The qualification system for the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 has been released, with six months to go to the event in China....

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 10, 20241 min read


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....

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
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...

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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