Athletics

Record Setters: Prudence Makes History and Tshepo Tops the Short Mile 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025 722 0

Athletes Prudence Sekgodiso and Tshepo Tshite have made South Africa proud thanks to the new records they set on international indoor tracks!   Liévin, France (17 February 2025) — South…

South Africa’s Ernesta Strydom to Ref the Paralympic Games!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 24, 2024November 26, 2024 830 0

South Africa’s Ernesta Strydom has been appointed as an International Para Athletics Technical Official yet again, where she will play ref for the world’s best para-athletes:   Global (24 July…

SA Athlete Sings Carl Lewis’s Praises for Record-Breaking Sprint

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJune 17, 2024June 19, 2024 1,469 0

Young South African track and field athlete Shaun Maswanganyi set a new indoor sprint record in Texas; something he respects as both his own hard work and the result of…

A Record Breaking Throw and a Medal Show For SA Para-Athletes

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 29, 2024November 26, 2024 650 0

Simone Kruger made a record-breaking throw at the World Para Athletics Championships, adding another reason for South Africa to be proud alongside all the medals our athletes earned!   Global…

Wade Van Niekerk and SA Relay Runners Book Olympic Places!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 1,080 0

Not one, but two teams of South African relay runners have booked their places in the upcoming Olympic Games!   Global (06 May 2024) — After the thrilling news that…

African Games: Team SA Celebrates 99 Medals in Historic Moment and a Moment of History 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024 1,435 0

Team South Africa has successfully earned 99 medals at the 13th African Games, surpassing our previous tally to beat and making records in the process!   Accra, Ghana (22 March…

Shaun the Speed Sprinter Makes SA Proud in America with New Record!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024 18,758 0

From Soweto to the States, sprinter and speed prince Shaun Maswanganyi is taking the running world by storm! Recently, he set a brand new record, making South Africa proud on…

SA Athletes Head Off to World Road Running Championships in Latvia!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySeptember 28, 2023 952 0

SA Athletes are lacing up for the World Road Running Championships in Lativa, where they have the chance to make history! Global (28 September, 2023)— SA Athletes are gearing up…

Race to the Semi-Finals at the World Athletics Championships

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyAugust 22, 2023August 22, 2023 1,091 0

The World Athletics Championships have seen multiple South African Athletes progress to the semi-finals, including Wayde van Niekerk as he continues his comeback streak.   Budapest, Hungary (22 August, 2023)…

Wayde van Niekerk Celebrates His Fastest Time in 7 Years!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 1,648 0

“The champ is back, what a time to be a South African.” Super-sprinter Wayde van Niekerk has been engulfed in South African support after his comeback journey celebrated another victory—the…