Cold Weather, Hot Results At Short Course Gala 2
Namibian
Despite the crisp winter chill, the pool was on fire as Namibia's swimmers delivered record-breaking performances at the second Short Course Gala of the season, proudly supported… Read more »
Namibian Athletes to Fly Flag High At Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
Namibian
Three Namibian runners will carry the nation's hopes and ambitions when they line up against some of Africa's finest athletes at the prestigious Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon in… Read more »
Tusker Lite Pays Tribute to Comrades Marathon Athletes At Kampala-Entebbe Run
Nile Post
Traditionally, the Kampala-Entebbe Run, organized by Team Matooke, is held on the second Sunday of every month. Read more »
Gauteng Congratulates Comrades Marathon Runners
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng provincial government has congratulated all participants in the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon, from elite athletes and seasoned ultramarathoners to first-time… Read more »
Cape Town Marathon Earns Historic World Major Status for Africa
SAnews.gov.za
Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running's biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be… Read more »
Amusan, Ajayi, Ogazi, Enekwechi Lead Star-Studded Commonwealth Games Trials in Lagos [press release]
Premium Times
A total of 32 events will be contested, with several marquee races and field events expected to produce world-class performances and fierce competition Read more »
Record 4,000 Runners Set to Storm Lilongwe for Standard Bank Be More Race
Nyasa Times
Excitement is reaching fever pitch in the capital as a record-breaking more than 4,000 runners are expected to converge at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday for what promises to… Read more »
Matakule Qualifies for World Athletics U20 Championships
Botswana Daily News
Wazha Matakule of Lions Dean Athletics Club from Gaborone has qualified for the World Athletics U20 Championships during the Sua Pan Athletics Club's under-18 and under-20 track… Read more »
Records Tumble As Kusche Stuns Field and Steyn Claims Historic Fifth Comrades Title
Daily Maverick
South African athletes triumphed in the Comrades as George Kusche won the 'up run' in record time, while Gerda Steyn secured a historic fifth title, breaking her own record, again. Read more »
Deputy Minister Mabe Attends the Comrades Marathon
SAnews.gov.za
With Gerda Steyn and George Kusche having won the 2026 Comrades Marathon, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, is set to attend the marathon's prize-giving… Read more »
Comrades Marathon Road Closures Announced Ahead of Race Day
SAnews.gov.za
The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of road closures ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on Sunday. Read more »
Lutkenhaus Confirms Emergence At Oslo Diamond League, Tebogo Beats Gout Gout
Namibian
American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus edged to a second Diamond League 800m win in Oslo on Wednesday, while Letsile Tebogo stormed to victory in a 200m field which included… Read more »
Young Athletes Sparkle in Mauritius
Namibian
Namibia's up-and-coming junior athletes excelled at the Southern African Confederation Athletics Championships in Mauritius over the weekend. Read more »
Kipkemboi Overcomes Stiff Competition to Win Nairobi City Marathon
Capital FM
Enock Kipkemboi cruised to victory in the men's 42km at the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday morning. Read more »
Mom On a Mission - Nyamira Runner Bags Millions At Nairobi City Marathon
Capital FM
Nyamira's Joy Kemuma pulled out all stops to win the women's 42km at the Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday morning. Read more »
