Ethiopia’s Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon, Kipchoge withdraws
The route included a 436m climb and 438m descent. The maximum gradient on the route was 13.5 percent
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Understanding the legacy of South Africa’s first Olympic marathon runners
Two black South African runners were among the first from the continent to compete in the 1904 games in the United States
Paris 2024: Africa’s marathon runners gear up for the ultimate test of endurance
The world is eagerly waiting to see if the continent’s marathon elite will showcase their unmatched endurance and strategy on this grand stage
Home village of Algerian boxer in gender controversy hails its ‘heroine’
Imane Khelif has fought on the women’s circuit for years and there is nothing to suggest she identifies as anything other than female
Who were the first Africans at the Olympics?
The story of two marathon runners in the 1904 Games held in the US exposes the racist and colonial attitudes of the day
Bickering and ‘cold sweat’ as Paris built its Games
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo vetoed TotalEnergies as a sponsor for the Olympics
The rise, fall and redemption of Nijel Amos
Despite falling from grace after a positive dope test, the desire for success has not diminished for the country’s first ever Olympic medallist
Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive iconic Olympic triumphs
The country’s new talent is hoping to surpass the achievements of legends such as Abebe Bikila and Kenenisa Bekele at this year’s games
Clash of the ages on Saturday at Durban July as 3-year-olds take on seniors
The popular event is expected to inject R670 million into the eThekwini economy
Muscles, momentum as national arm-wrestling champs dominate Klein Parys vineyards
In the Western Cape, the sport is finally catching up with Gauteng, and is also attracting more female competitors
Rassie Erasmus’ fly-half dilemma: Pollard versus Libbok for South Africa test against Ireland
Will the coach choose the master goal-kicker or ball-in-hand magician?
South Africa ‘gutted’ after T20 final loss to India
Captain Aiden Markram said there was an “extreme hunger” for victory in the team
South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach T20 World Cup final
Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje maintained the relentless pressure with two wickets apiece at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad
T20 World Cup: Thrilling low-scoring matches, surprising upsets, and South Africa’s rollercoaster journey
The ninth edition of the tournament has everything spectators could wish for
Siya Kolisi to miss Twickenham Test as weakened Springboks face Wales
After Wales, South Africa host Ireland, the only team to beat them at the 2023 World Cup