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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


Karabo eager for more Boxer Super Run action, this time in Tshwane
After marking her Boxer Super Run debut with a victory in Durban on Sunday, 13 October, elite runner Karabo More from Boxer Athletics...
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Watanabe and Wheeler Win the Wheelchair Invitational at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Sho Watanabe and Michelle Wheeler added international flare to the African extravaganza by winning the Wheelchair Invitational at the...
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Glenrose Xaba Shatters South African and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Records on Debut
There was delight for South Africa as Glenrose Xaba shattered the National and Sanlam Cape Town Marathon records, on marathon debut; on...
Oct 20, 20245 min read


Trail Runners Revel in Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Crowds
1 200 trail runners started the three Cape Town Trail Marathon events on Saturday, 19 October 2024, joining nearly 7 000 road runners on...
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Hendricks and Kavanagh Power to Peace Run Victories at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Deon-Lee Hendricks and Tayla Kavanagh were the first of the 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon weekend’s winners when they raced to victory...
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Celebrating the Spirit of Comrades at the Annual Awards Gala
The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) proudly hosted the annual Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala, in partnership with the Government...
Oct 19, 20248 min read


African Excitement Builds as 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Nears
As the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon builds towards gaining Abbott World Marathon Majors status excitement is growing for the 2024 edition,...
Oct 18, 20245 min read


CURRO HAZELDEAN RELAY TEAM CELEBRATES ACHIEVING WORLD U18 BEST TIME EVER
Following unprecedented success on both the national and international stage, 2024 will be remembered as one of the most successful...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Beware of the Latest Scam: The Story of Mbongiseni Ngobese and the Security Certificate Extortion Scam
In today's interconnected world, trust is crucial, yet scams continue to undermine our communities. A new extortion scheme in South...
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Best photographs of 2024 to be recognised as part of World Athletics Awards
An award for the best athletics photographs of the year will once again be presented as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024 . Any...
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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