Tag: Wayde Van Niekerk
Van Niekerk, Ndori & Samukonga – A story of Africa’s resurgence...
Africa has a rich tradition of dominating distances in Track. Over the years likewise, the continent has shown its capability in the sprints in...
African sprinters who could make a statement at the World Championships...
There aren't too many 100m races at a major continental championship that: sent pulses racing, athletes tensed and having their gaze glued to the...
The Rise and rise of Emmanuel Ojeli to become Nigeria’s 400m...
Leaving Asaba, Delta State for Lagos in 2016 to compete at the Top Sprinter auditions, what preoccupied Emmanuel Ojeli's mind looking out the window...
Niekerk wins 400m race in Potchefstroom
World Record (WR) holder, Wayde van Niekerk again looked good in his third 400m race of the 2020 season in a meet organized by...
South Africa announces updated preparation squad for Tokyo Olympics
Athletics South Africa (ASA) on Friday, 30 October, released an updated preparation squad in the build-up towards the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics that will...
Van Niekerk marks 400m comeback with victory in Bellinzona
In his first international race in three years, World Record holder Wayde van Niekerk marked his return with a win at the Galla dei...
Top 8 Breakout Athletes in 2017 (Part 2)
A few days back, we started our series on the Top 8 Breakout Athletes in 2017, featuring youngsters who upstaged their older and more...
Top 10 Sprinters in 2017 (Part 2)
A lot of upsets were recorded at the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, and some of the athletes who sprang such surprises, were...
Top 10 African Athletes in 2017 (Part 2)
Earlier in the week, we featured Part 1 of our annual series on the Top 10 African Athletes of the year. We will continue...
Wayde Van Niekerk out of 2018 Commonwealth Games
Fans who had anticipated seeing World Record (WR) holder in the men’s 400m, Wayde Van Niekerk go for the 100m/200m double at the 2018...
