It was a record-breaking week for South African athletes, with national marks falling at home and abroad.

Fingers crossed, breadth held as South Africa watches the countdown to the final slot allocations for the World Athletics Relays to be held Gaborone, Botswana on 2-3 May 2026.

It was another record-breaking day for South Africa's rising track and field stars, with multiple new marks being achieved on the third and final day of the ASA Age Group Championships a the Germiston Athletics Stadium on Saturday.

Five national records fell on Friday, with youth and junior athletes delivering in style on Day 2 of the ASA Age Group Championships at Germiston Stadium.

A squad of eight athletes landed in Gaborone earlier on Friday in search for a World Relays Championships qualifier in two events.

Sprinters stole the show on Thursday, closing out an explosive opening day in spectacular fashion at the ASA Age Group Championships at Germiston Athletics Stadium, Ekurhuleni.