Posted on October 28, 2024
Working hard and never giving up is why Tatjana Smith and Donald Ramphadi, were crowned Bestmed Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the 2024 TuksSport Awards ceremony on Friday, 25 October. Smith again had a phenomenal year in the pool, where she cemented her dominance in breaststroke...
Posted on October 21, 2024
Why would it be relevant to swimming? Pieter Coetzé of TuksSwimming, can vouch for it after winning two gold medals at the 2024 Swimming World Cup in Shanghai. The 20-year-old won the 100m backstroke, setting an Africa record by swimming 49.35s. It is the first time he has dipped under 50...
Posted on October 16, 2024
One of the standout achievements in South African men's hockey in 2024 is the South African under-21 national field hockey team being crowned senior provincial champions. It’s a rare feat—one that few can recall happening before. The team also secured victory in the Interprovincial...
Posted on October 11, 2024
Arno Kruger may not yet be a household name among South African sports fans, but it’s only a matter of time before his swimming achievements make waves. A promising talent in freestyle, he continues to refine his skills. At the recent 2024 South African Short Course Championships in...
Posted on October 09, 2024
By now, most Tuks sports fans are well aware that the Tuks women's A-crew clinched their seventh consecutive USSA Boat Race title. But what may come as a surprise is that the Cox who pushed the crew to their limits, Simphiwe Tshabalala, won't be guiding them next year. Tshabalala is now in...
Posted on October 04, 2024
The two things that drive Samuel Sepeng every day he steps onto the athletics track to coach are his desire to make a difference in athletes' lives and to leave a lasting legacy. As the Tuks middle-distance coach, Sepeng is well on his way to achieving that. Seven of the athletes he trained...
Posted on October 02, 2024
Tuks swimmers showcased their dominance at the 2024 SA Short Course Championships in Durban, claiming an impressive total of 43 medals—11 gold, 15 silver, and 17 bronze. A standout moment over the weekend came from the women's 4 x 50m medley relay team, which set a new African and South...
Posted on October 02, 2024
Agility, quick reflexes, and a sharp mind are key traits of a standout hockey goalkeeper, and Lilly-Anne Theron of TuksHockey, excels in all of these areas. Her stellar performances at the 2024 USSA Hockey Championships proved her ability to step up under pressure, blocking not just shots, but...
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