A 30-member provisional team has been unveiled by Athletics South Africa (ASA) for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships to be held in Belgrade, Serbia on 30 March 2024.

The national squad will compete in all five races on the programme at the showpiece, including the senior men's and women's 10km races, the U20 men's 8km, the U20 women's 6km, and the senior mixed 4x2km relay.

Athletes in the provisional team have been selected based on their performances at the recent ASA Cross Country Championships in Gqeberha and the ASA Cross Country trials in Potchefstroom.

The senior men's provisional team is led by SA champion Kabelo Mulaudzi, who has shown superb form over the 10km distance on the road this year and national trials winner Chris Mhlanga.

The senior women's squad, which is packed with depth, will be spearheaded by SA trials winner Glenrose Xaba and national champion Karabo Mailula.

The final national team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships will be announced on 30 January.

Senior men (10km):

Kabelo Mulaudzi (CGA), Chris Mhlanga (CGA), Mathews Leeto (ACNW), Nadeel Wildschutt (BOLA), Bennet Seloyi (CGA), Andries Sesedi (CGA). Non-travelling reserve: Ian Slinger (ACNW).

Senior women (10km):

Karabo Mailula (AGN), Glenrose Xaba (AGN), Tayla Kavanagh (KZNA), Cacisile Sosibo (CGA), Kyla Jacobs (WPA), Lisha van Onselen (BOLA). Non-travelling reserve: Nwabisa Mjoli (KZNA).

U20 men (8km):

Musawenkosi Mnisi (AMPU), Pheko Zanzile (CGA), Realeboga Smith (CGA), Corne de Fouw (CGA), Johannes Morepe (CGA), Tseko Thoabala (AFS). Non-travelling reserve: Rico Leijenaar (ACNW).

U20 women (6km):

Lize de Jager (AGN), Li-Mari Dekker (AGN), Lara van der Merwe (AGN), Omaatla Dikao (AGN), Wiekpe Schoeman (AGN), Paballo Dlothi (AGN). Non-travelling reserve: Anoxolo Mcetywa (AGN).

Mixed senior relay (4x2km):

Simonay Weitsz (AGN), Danielle Verster (ACNW), Christopher Swart (ACNW), Boikanyo Motlhamme (CGA). Non-travelling reserves: Carmie Prinsloo (AGN), Neil van der Merwe (AGN).

"We wish all the named athletes well and to make it to the final team. Our encouragement is that each person must stay focussed past the festive season," said James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa .

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