Google Celebrates Tatjana Smith’s Silver Medal with Global Tribute

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeAugust 2, 2024December 11, 2024 4,199 0

South African swimmer Tatjana Smith, the nation’s most decorated Olympian, won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics before announcing her retirement, with a unique online tribute allowing fans worldwide…

Perseverance and Pride: South Africa’s Olympic Triathlon Journey

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GAugust 1, 2024August 2, 2024 1,810 0

Team SA started what they finished in the Olympic Triathlon. Vicky, Henri, and Jamie chat with Good Things Guy Olympics correspondent Zareena Gaibee after their events.   Paris, France (01…

South Africa’s Swimming Superstars Spotlighted in New Documentary ‘Outside Lane’

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 1, 2024December 11, 2024 1,886 0

A new and thrilling documentary dubbed ‘Outside Lane’ is here to invite us into the swimmer’s world; spotlighting South Africa’s new generation of Olympic swimming superstars (Kaylene Corbett, Pieter Coetzé,…

Road to Paris: South Africa’s Rising Women Marathoners Chasing Olympic Glory in Paris

by Stephen Granger@birdStoryAgencyAugust 1, 2024March 19, 2026 4,534 0

From Cian Oldknow to Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl, South Africa has a fast-rising crop of women marathoners eager to contribute to Africa’s Olympic marathon magic as the Games…

Grade 2 Golfer Goes for Gold at World Championships!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 31, 2024September 10, 2024 766 0

Grade 2 golfer Carter Ross will be competing in the World Championships in the USA at only seven years old, where he’ll shoot for the stars!   Global (31 July…

Kingswood Hockey Clinic Inspires Youngsters at Local Schools

by Jesica Slabbert@GoodThingsGuyJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024 650 0

The Kingswood first-team hockey girls hosted an adopt-a-school hockey session, supporting 2 schools, 40 learners and donating relevant sporting equipment for the schools to keep practicing.   Eastern Cape, South…

Paris 2024: Tatjana Smith is Gold and it’s All Thanks to Her Community

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 31, 2024December 11, 2024 1,607 0

Zareena Gaibee got to meet SA’s golden gal Tatjana Smith after her Gold Medal win and shared the heartwarming story about her community t-shirt.   Paris, France (31 July 2024)…

Triumph and Trials: Alan Hatherly’s Historic Olympic Medal

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024 826 0

Africa’s first Olympic mountain bike medal, Bronze from Alan Hatherly and the fight continues for Candice Lill.   Paris, France (30 July 2024) – On the second and final day…

Tatjana Smith Wins First Gold for Team South Africa at Paris 2024

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 30, 2024December 11, 2024 4,027 0

South Africa’s Tatjana Smith clinched the country’s first gold medal at Paris 2024 in the women’s 100m breaststroke, marking a historic moment of triumph and national pride.   Paris, France…

Harry Saner: From Medieval Dreams to Olympic Reality

by Zareena Gaibee@Zareena_GJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024 1,085 0

Harry Saner is an Olympian and also so, so much more. Zareena Gaibee had a chat with him post-bout – that’s what they call a fencing match.   Paris, France…