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09/01/2025

RELIEF FOR COMRADES RUNNERS AS CMA ADJUSTS QUALIFYING TIME

Comrades Marathon organisers have made it a little easier for entrants to qualify for this year’s race.

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📷 Engen

06/01/2025

2025 ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA FIXTURES LIST

ASA track and field, road running and cross country calendar for the 2025 season.

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07/12/2024

BAYANDA WALAZA AND THABO MATEBEDI RECOGNISED WITH AFRICAN ATHLETICS AWARDS

Junior sprinter Bayanda Walaza has been named Best Male Rising Star by the Confederation of African Athletics.
His coach, Thabo Matebedi, has been named Best African Coach of the year.

READ MORE... link to full report in comment section ⬇️

📷 Cecilia van Bers

02/12/2024

Male World Athlete of the Year Winner 🏆

🇧🇼's Letsile Tebogo is your Male World Athlete of the Year 🤩

01/12/2024

ADAM LIPSCHITZ CLIMBS ALL-TIME SA RANKINGS WITH PERSONAL BEST IN VALENCIA

Marathon runner Adam Lipschitz ran the fastest time by a South African this year over the 42km distance in Valencia this morning, while former SA record holder Gerda Steyn set a season's best.

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📷 Adam Lipschitz at the Outsurance Gun Run

26/11/2024

ASA REVEALS PROVISIONAL SQUAD AS PREPARATIONS BEGIN FOR 2025 WORLD CHAMPS

A large group of 76 athletes have been included in Athletics South Africa's preparation squad for next year's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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📷 Cecilia van Bers (pixallsport)

25/11/2024

LOOKING BACK: FIVE BEST MOMENTS OF 2024 TRACK AND FIELD SEASON

It has been a great year for South Africa's track and field stars.
We look back on some of the highlights they produced this season.

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📷 Cecilia van Bers (pixallsport)

21/11/2024

MEMORABLE YEAR: FIVE HIGHLIGHTS BY SA ROAD RUNNERS IN 2024

It has been a breakthrough season for some of South Africa's top road runners.
We look back on standout performances this year by Glenrose Xaba, Gerda Steyn, Elroy Gelant, Cian Oldknow and Maxime Chaumeton.

READ MORE... link to full report in comment section ⬇️

📷 Michael Sheehan

18/11/2024

RESULTS: AGN SUB-YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Results of finals (top eight) at the Athletics Gauteng North Sub-Youth Championships held at Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria.

READ MORE... link to full results in comment section ⬇️

16/11/2024

KIPKORIR AND NDINDA WIN HOLLYWOODBETS JOBURG 10KM RACE

Kenyan athletes stole the show this morning, winning the men’s and women’s contests at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km in Melrose.

READ MORE... link to full report and results in comment section ⬇️

📷 Hollywood Athletics Club

15/11/2024

ELROY GELANT LOOKS BACK ON SPECTACULAR YEAR AHEAD OF SEASON CLOSER

Having produced the best season of his career, long-distance runner Elroy Gelant admits he needs some rest as he prepares for his last race of the year at the Hollywoodbets 10km in Joburg tomorrow.

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📷 Richard Pearce Photography/NMB Half-Marathon

10/11/2024

UPDATE: SA ROAD RUNNING RANKINGS

Glenrose Xaba rocketed to the top of the 2024 South African women's road running rankings over the 5km distance with a convincing victory at the Boxer Super Run race in Pretoria today.

Her training partner, Karabo Mailula, also joined the top 10 list.

READ MORE... link to full national rankings in comment section ⬇️

📷 Tobias Ginsberg

09/11/2024

Broadcasting Camera Operators Wanted - BACKSPORTS PTY LTD

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Contract Duration: 11 months (2025)

Project Frequency: Bi-Weekly productions

Job Summary:

We're seeking experienced Broadcasting Camera Operators to join our team in Cape Town. As a seasoned camera operator, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality broadcasts for our clients.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Availability for all projects
2. 3+ years of broadcasting camera operating experience
3. Police Clearance Certificate
4. Based in the Western Cape (Cape Town and surrounding areas preferred)
5. Strong knowledge of broadcasting camera equipment
6. Positive work attitude
7. Passion for sports

Responsibilities:

- Attend training sessions and Director Briefings as required
- Operate broadcasting cameras for bi-weekly productions
- Ensure high-quality broadcast standards
- Collaborate with production team to deliver exceptional results

How to Apply:

If you meet the requirements and are eager to join our team, please submit your application to: https://forms.clickup.com/9012459853/f/8cjyead-1672/EMEBYZJCB1BY4Z2NFD

We look forward to hearing from you!

07/11/2024

XABA HAS 'UNFINISHED BUSINESS' IN THE HALF-MARATHON, SAYS SEMENYA

With the SA 10km and 42km records already in the bag, Glenrose Xaba is hoping to edge closer to the long-standing national 21km mark next season, according to Caster Semenya.

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📷 Reg Caldecott

06/11/2024

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06/11/2024

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2025 COMRADES MARATHON

Organisers of the Comrades Marathon have confirmed details about next year's race.

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📷 Engen

05/11/2024

Young journalists wanted!

Are you a budding journalist with a passion for athletics? We're looking for talented individuals to join our content team and be part of the movement!

If you're over the age of 16, you've passed grade 9 and you want to develop your skills as a content creator, you can join our team.

To find out more, contact [email protected]

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Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K Livestream

Them Champ is back home 🇿🇦

Akani Simbine has returned home after a spectacular international season. Simbine won two Diamond League races this year, broke his national 100m record and secured a relay silver medal at the Olympic Games. He was welcomed back to South Africa by friends and family this morning.

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BACKTRACK SPORTS, a division EC Active (PTY) Ltd., is focused on creating a platform of exposure for South African athletes. This includes, video streaming, race footage, blogging, interviews and documentaries. We are passionate about athletics, and strive to bring track and field back, by creating the coverage and excitement athletes so very much deserve.

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