From hurdles to sprints, the Curro Podium North regionals delivered standout performances, proving the future of South African athletics is in good hands.
Tshwane, South Africa (22 September 2025) – The biggest school athletics meeting in the Northern region lived up to its reputation this past weekend, as over 2,400 athletes from eight provinces competed at Pilditch Stadium in Tshwane for the Curro Podium North regional finals. With the World Championships wrapped up in Tokyo, South Africa’s next generation made their own statement on home soil.
Athletes from all provinces showed up! From Gauteng North to Limpopo, Mpumalanga to the Free State, teams turned up with passion, producing amazing performances across both track and field. Cindy van der Merwe, Portfolio Manager at Curro Sport, said the event is about more than medals.
“These young athletes are the future of South African sport. The Curro Podium Series gives them the chance to compete at a serious level and chase their dreams of representing their country.”
One of the biggest highlights came from Prestige College’s Tumi Ramokgopa, who broke her own national junior record in the 100m hurdles, stopping the clock at 13.15. Equally impressive was Tiisetso Malungane from Curro Hazeldean, who continued his dominant season with a new personal best of 8:35.57 in the 3000m.
The sprints delivered fireworks, too. Mukona Manavhela hit the U17 200m record with 20.82, while Megan Nieman from Die Hoërskool Menlopark won the U17 100m hurdles in 13.20 before lowering the 400m hurdles mark to 58.25. Records also fell to Isabella Gunter in the U17 200m and Jaydon Fairlie, who set new bests in both the 200m (20.80) and 400m (46.19).
Team trophies belonged largely to Die Hoërskool Menlopark, who topped the boys’, girls’ and combined categories.
The portfolio manager summed up, saying all athletes carry something special.
“Every child who steps onto the track carries untapped greatness Olympic medals and world records are just the beginning of what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.”
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