Posted on March 01, 2023
It is often said that one run can change your day, and many runs can change your life. This is undoubtedly true of the late Prof Vollie Spies. She abided by the motto that everyone was born to run. It did not matter if you did not run as efficiently or as fast as others. Just run. "Prof...
Posted on February 08, 2023
Philani Buthelezi is a man of few words, but then again, he does not have to say anything; he lets his legs do the talking. That is why the 33-year-old Murray & Roberts Running Club athlete will be one the athletes to watch on Saturday, 18 February during the 2023 Bestmed TuksRace....
Posted on February 03, 2023
One of South Africa’s athletics legends, Rikenette Steenkamp, has decided to put her spikes away for good. The Tuks athlete has undoubtedly been the "boss lady" of 100m-hurdles racing since 2010 in South Africa. In 47 local races, she has been beaten only twice in the short hurdles. It...
Posted on January 30, 2023
The 47-year-old and 2016 women’s Comrades Marathon champion, Charne Bosman, is one of the first well-known athletes to indicate that she will be running the 21.1km event of the Bestmed TuksRace on Saturday, 18 February 2023. It is no surprise. Like a bee can't resist the nectar of...
Posted on January 28, 2023
The UP-Tuks Sportsman of the Year 2022, Jovan van Vuuren, says he has kept things simple regarding his new year's resolutions as a long jumper. "Every time I line up, it will be like it is the last time I compete. I am not going to take anything for granted. A lot is at stake with the World...
Posted on January 17, 2023
Athletes wanting to run a personal best time over 21.1 or 10 kilometres should enter to race at the Bestmed Tuks Race on Sunday, 18 February 2023. The TuksRoadRunning Administrator at TuksSport, Jet Moses, is confident that athletes who have put in the hours on the road should clock fast...
Posted on January 16, 2023
Running enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join this fun-filled family event. Athletes can enter the 21.1km half-marathon, the 10km or 5km races, or the 1km fun run/walk.
Posted on August 22, 2022
Since 2016, name a South African coach who has athletes medalling at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Games? There is a real chance that very few sports fans will know the answer to this. At the same time, it does not faze Neil Cornelius...
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