An experienced national squad of 59 athletes will target the top spot on the medals table, when they compete at the 23rd CAA African Senior Championships to be held on 21-26 June in Douala., Cameroon. 

The final team, announced by Athletics South Africa (ASA),  consists of 31 men and 28 women, including a long list of individuals who have previously stepped on the podium at the continental showpiece.

Four athletes who return to defend their African titles won at the previous edition of the championships in Mauritius two years ago include Alan Cumming (hammer throw), Miranda Coetzee (400m), Mire Reinstorf (pole vault) and Jo-Ane van Dyk (javelin throw).

The squad also features former continental champions Victor Hogan (discus throw) and Fredirech Pretorius (decathlon).
In addition, the team includes 13 other athletes who stepped on the podium in Mauritius in 2022, as well as national record holders Marione Fourie (100m hurdles) and Zinzi Xulu (triple jump).

The African Championships will also provide opportunities for younger athletes to gain international experience at senior level. To that end five junior and youth athletes have been named in the team, including Bayanda Walaza (100m), Bradley Nkoana (100m), Viwe Jingqi (100m¹/200m), Timeke-Jade Coetzee (long jump) and 16-year-old Tumi Romokgopa (400m hurdles).

At the biennial continental championships, South Africa will also be represented in two relays, namely the men's 4x100m and mixed 4x400m events.

"This is the team we pin our trust on to represent us gallantly in our quest for the African crown," explained James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa. "We finished second again behind Kenya the last time, despite the biggest medal haul we reaped. 

"But the show goes on in West Africa and we have confidence that our Athletes will give their best to bring us the honour we seek. We hope they don't pick any injuries. We also wish well to all those still seeking their respective qualifies as this may well be the last chance for most to qualify before the window closes."

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Athletics South Africa (ASA) is the national governing body for the sport of athletics (including Track and Field, Cross Country, Road Running and Race Walking) in South Africa, is a member of World Athletics  and the Confederation of African Athletics.  The association was formed in 1995 and is based in Johannesburg. 

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