South Africa bagged five more medals on Tuesday, after shining in field events on the penultimate day of action at the 22rd CAA African Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon.

Jo-Ane van Dyk led a one-two podium finish in the women's javelin throw, launching a best attempt of 57.03 metres to retain the continental title she won in Mauritius two years ago. Her compatriot, Jana van Schalkwyk, earned the silver medal with a 55.14m throw, while Josephine Lalam of Uganda secured bronze with a 53.57m effort.

In the men's pole vault final, Kyle Rademeyer won gold after clearing the bar at 5.20m. Mehdi Amar Rouana of Algeria grabbed the silver medal on countback with a 5.10m clearance.

In other events, defending champion Alan Cumming took bronze in the men's hammer throw with a 69.43m heave.

Experienced race walker Wayne Snyman also earned bronze in the men's 20km walk, completing the race in 1:25:19.

After five days of competition, the SA team had secured a total of 15 medals, including seven gold, three silver and five bronze.

"The show goes on for us in Central Africa," said James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa. "Every day we first seek gold, then silver and settle for bronze where we tried our best.

"The mandate is to wrestle for the continental title and that can only be done through leading with golds.  Well done to our heroes and heroines for the relentless fight for South Africa."

* Results subject to amendment due to continued technical challenges experienced by the hosts.

** Cameroon is the home country of 73-year-old Hamad Kalkaba Malboun, the President of the Confederation of African Athletics, who has been at the helm since 2003. 

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