Van der Burgh in the mood to make a splash
Cameron van der Burgh

Van der Burgh in the mood to make a splash

Cameron van der Burgh has never lacked determination to go with a punishing training regime, world-class talent and a steely mentality, which when all thrown together make him one of the greatest breaststroke swimmers in history, writes GARY LEMKE in the Gold Coast. (more…)

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Le Clos in dramatic code switch
Chad le Clos

Le Clos in dramatic code switch

South Africa’s swimming superstar Chad le Clos has dramatically been given permission to enter the men’s triathlon, the first medal event of the 2018 Commonwealth Games after a passionate plea to the event’s organisers. (more…)

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Commonwealth Games cyclists in WC action

South Africa’s two women mountain bikers for next month’s Commonwealth Games both saw hometown action at the weekend’s UCI World Cup cross-country event in Stellenbosch. (more…)

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Jobodwana too good for Gatlin in 150m sprint
Anaso Jobodwana celebrates at Tuks

Jobodwana too good for Gatlin in 150m sprint

The target of beating a world champion done and dusted, Commonwealth Games-bound Anaso Jobodwana has set himself the challenge of becoming only the sixth South African sprinter to dip under 10 seconds in the 100m sprint. (more…)

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SA triathlete in brutal chainsaw attack
SA triathlete Mhlengi Gwala

SA triathlete in brutal chainsaw attack

South African sport suffered a body blow this week with the gruesome news that triathlete Mhlengi Gwala had been severely injured in a chainsaw attack while training in Durban.

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