Posted on August 13, 2016
Luvo Manyonga had to overcome a case of ‘jitters’ before he was able to qualify for tomorrow’s Olympic long jump final in Rio.
Posted on August 11, 2016
In the history of the Olympic Games, only two South African sprinters have been able to win a medal in the 100 metres. When Akani Simbine settles down in his starting blocks in Rio this weekend, there is a strong possibility that this list will be expanded.
Posted on August 10, 2016
Despite being jobless and in debt, South African race walker Wayne Snyman is still smiling and hungrier than ever to succeed.
Posted on August 09, 2016
Carina Horn was for a long time considered an underdog in South African athletics, but with hard work and determination she has become South Africa's top female sprinter and is currently representing South Africa at the Olympic Games in Rio.
Posted on July 19, 2016
The reason why Akani Simbine (Tuks/hpc) was able to win the 100 metres in 9.89s in Budapest last night, setting a new South African record in the process, was his perfect start.
Posted on June 26, 2016
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Championships took place in Durban from 22 to 26 June 2016. Thirty-one athletes and three coaches from TuksAthletics were selected to represent South Africa in this prestigious event.
Posted on June 22, 2016
Carina Horn (Tuks/hpc) has been hoping to run ‘that near perfect race’ for a while now and, if she wants to have a realistic chance to medal at the African Championships in Durban, she might just be forced to run it during the next few days.
Posted on June 20, 2016
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Championships commenced in Durban on Wednesday, 22 June 2016. Thirty-one athletes and three coaches from TuksAthletics have been selected to participate in this prestigious event.
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