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      Breaking Records

      Tayla Kavanagh

      Tayla Kavanagh Goes Even Faster With New SA 10km Record

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 830 0

      The 25-year-old followed her national 5km record with another record-breaking performance in Romania, this time with a new SA 10km record.   Romania (05 October 2026) – South African distance…

      Comrades Marathon

      George Kusche and Gerda Steyn Rewrite Comrades History in Record-Breaking Fashion

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 1,264 0

      George Kusche shattered an 18-year-old Up Run record, while Gerda Steyn broke her own course mark to secure a fifth Comrades Marathon title.   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (15 June 2026)…

      World’s Longest Bunny Chow Sets Guinness World Record in Pretoria!

      World’s Longest Bunny Chow Sets Guinness World Record in Pretoria!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyApril 23, 2026April 24, 2026 1,771 0

      Bhai’s Lounge set out to do something ‘crazy’ and broke a world record with a bunny chow!   Pretoria, South Africa (23 April 2026) – Delicious history was made on…

      Maxime Chaumeton

      Maxime Chaumeton Breaks South African 5km Record in Spain

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 17, 2026 769 0

      The distance runner lowers his own national mark to 13:12, adding to a record-breaking season that includes a historic sub-27-minute 10km in Brașov.   Seville, Spain (17 February 2026) –…

      Shannon Russell

      SA’s Shannon Russell Breaks World Altitude Record for Women in Sling TSI

      by Savanna Dougas@GoodThingsGuyNovember 6, 2025November 5, 2025 3,412 0

      South Africa’s got another reason to look up with pride, thanks to a young lady who has just smashed one of the highest world records!   Torrance, California (06 November…

      Adriaan Wildschutt

      Adriaan Wildschutt Sets SA Half Marathon Record on Valencia Debut

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 977 0

      Making a stunning half-marathon debut in Valencia, Adriaan Wildschutt not only conquered the distance but also set a new South African national record.   Valencia, Spain (28 October 2025) –…

      Personal Bests and Packed Streets at Madibaz Half-Marathon

      Double Gold for Team SA at World Para Athletics Championships

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 6, 2025 570 0

      Puseletso Mabote’s late push and Simone Kruger’s throw wrote two unforgettable chapters in South Africa’s World Para Athletics story.   New Dehli, India (06 October 2025) – South Africa has…

      Jessica Thompson

      Jessica Thompson Smashes 16-Year-Old Record at SA Nationals

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 903 0

      A powerful swim by Jessica Thompson as she smashed a 16-year-old record, creating a standout moment at the SA Nationals Championships   Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (30 September 2025) – 18-year-old…

      Baby Proteas Off to a Dream Start at the Netball World Youth Cup

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 551 0

      Record-breaking scores highlight a dream start for the Baby Proteas at the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar.   Gibraltar (22 September 2025)- The SPAR Baby Proteas could not…

      Skydiving

      30 South African Skydivers Are Gearing Up To Break a New Record in Delmas

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025 1,025 0

      Will Delmas see a new national record set in its skies this weekend?   Delmas, Mpumalanga (28 August 2025) – On Saturday and Sunday, all eyes will be on the…

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