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Aug 2026

Sinesipho Dambile extended his lead at the top of the Diamond League standings in the men's 200m event, signalling his intent in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday night.

Sinesipho Dambile extended his lead at the top of the Diamond League standings in the men's 200m event, signalling his intent in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday night.

Sprinter Akani Simbine and middle distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso walked away the Sport Star of the Year and middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso, was named Sportswoman of the Year during Sunday night's 2026 SA Sport Awards at Sun City resort in the North West.

South African sprinters delivered solid results at the Silesia leg of the Diamond League series in Chorzow, Poland on Sunday.

Sinesipho Dambile continued to build on his superb form this season, taking second place in the men's 200m race at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Frida

Athletics South Africa (ASA) wishes to advise its Member Federations, affiliated clubs, athletes, technical officials, partners and the public that the 100th Comrades Marathon is not sanctioned by Athletics South Africa.

South Africa will return home with eight medals, after claiming three more podium places on the final day of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday.

Versatile hurdler Tumi Ramokgopa was the star performer for Team South Africa on Saturday, securing a silver medal on Day 4 of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

South African athletes raked in two more medals on Friday, climbing the overall table on day three of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Sprinter Marko Ferreira secured South Africa's second medal on Thursday, on Day 2 of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Jaco van Dyk stepped on the podium on Wednesday, as Team South Africa produced some impressive performances to open their campaign on Day 1 of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Pole vaulter Kyle Rademeyer and sprinter Zakithi Nene stepped on the podium on Saturday, closing out the SA track and field team's campaign in style at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

The South African junior team departs on Saturday night at 8.55pm in a series of staggered flights for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA to be held from 5–9 August 2026.

Sinesipho Dambile delivered in spectacular fashion on Friday night, winning the SA team's first gold medal on the track at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Jul 2026

On a very wet day on the track, Gift Leotlela delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday night, but missed out on a medal by the narrowest of margins at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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