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Inaugural Olympic Esports Games to be held in Riyadh in 2027 – Road to the Games to start this year
Image: IOC/Greg Martin The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the...
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Feb 113 min read
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10km record under threat as Adriaan Wildschutt prepares for Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K
Image: Adriaan Wildschutt The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES is proud to welcome global running sensation Adriaan Wildschutt to compete on...
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Feb 115 min read
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World Athletics launches new stakeholder consultation on female eligibility
Image: Mark Sampson Female eligibility guidelines being updated to reflect latest developments in science, sport and law Widespread...
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Feb 102 min read
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Nuguse breaks world indoor mile record in New York
Image: © Josh Sawyer, Courtesy of World Athletics Little more than an hour after Grant Fisher’s historic performance in the 3000m, Yared...
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Feb 101 min read
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Fisher breaks world indoor 3000m record in New York
Image: © Josh Sawyer, courtesy of World Athletics USA’s Grant Fisher broke the world indoor 3000m record at the Millrose Games, clocking...
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Feb 101 min read
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Celebrate 10 incredible years of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in Cape Town – entries are open!
Image: Jaco Wolmarans The Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES is celebrating a decade of road running excellence. Entries for the iconic 2025 Absa...
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Feb 104 min read
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IOC invites world’s best winter sports athletes to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
Image: IOC To mark one year until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 , the International Olympic...
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Feb 65 min read
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Join Us for a Comrades Webinar Tonight
Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to invite all running enthusiasts to a special webinar...
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Feb 51 min read
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IOC awards TelevisaUnivision exclusive media rights in Mexico through to 2032
Image: IOC The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that TelevisaUnivision has acquired exclusive media rights on...
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Feb 52 min read
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Joma strengthens its international presence by partnering with the Two Oceans Marathon
Image: Two Oceans Marathon Joma is proud to announce its new role as Technical and Apparel Sponsor of the world-renowned Two Oceans...
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Feb 43 min read
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Be the First to Win a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro LiT Vehicle at the 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES in Gqeberha
Image: Richard Pearce The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K will make its much-anticipated return to 'The Friendly City' on Sunday, 13...
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Feb 33 min read
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IOC elects Dolomiti Valtellina in the Italian Alps as host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028
Image: IOC Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 will be the fifth edition of the Winter YOG. Competitions will take place only in existing venues...
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Jan 314 min read
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Record $36 Million Raised for Charity at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Image: AI Runners Can Secure an Entry into the Sold-Out 2025 Event by Running and Fundraising for Charity The Bank of America Chicago...
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Jan 293 min read
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K returns to ‘The Friendly City’ in April
Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K is turning three! Runners and walkers are invited to “actively” celebrate...
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Jan 292 min read
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CMA Appoints New General Manager
Image: Alain Dalais The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alain Dalais as the new General...
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Jan 271 min read
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Lené Swart co-opted onto Comrades Marathon Board
Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the co-option of Lené Swart to its Board....
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Jan 272 min read
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Gerda Steyn Joins Hollywood Athletics Club
Gerda Steyn on the left, Image: Gijima Athletics News Three-time Comrades Marathon champion and five-time Two Oceans Marathon winner...
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Jan 152 min read
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Comrades Roadshow Begins in Joburg in Three Weeks
Image: Comrades Marathon Association More Than A Race - Isiko Mpilo The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is excited to announce the...
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Jan 151 min read
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Barry Holland co-opted onto Comrades Marathon Board
Image: Gijima Athletics News The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the co-option of Comrades Quadruple Green...
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Jan 82 min read
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Chebet smashes world 5km record with 13:54 in Barcelona
Image: Ziao Jiang / organisers Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high by running a stunning 13:54* to shatter...
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Jan 21 min read
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