Athletics
New Date Set For Oscar Pistorius Parole
09 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Due to an error on the part of the Supreme Court of Appeals, Pistorius’ parole date has now been changed, with Reeva Steenkamp’s family calling the amendment “profoundly unfortunate”.
It’s About Time You Got Rid Of Your Smelly Old Running Shoes
08 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
I know those old trainers have served you well, but it’s time to put them aside and upgrade. Your ankles and feet will thank you.
The Incredibly Dramatic Finish That Turned Ironman Into A Global Phenomenon [Video]
01 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 1982, the Ironman Triathlon was still something of a niche event. That would change after images of Julie Moss were beamed around the world.
Why That Oscar Pistorius Docuseries Is Catching Serious Heat [Trailer]
10 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Back in September, ESPN announced ‘The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius’, which had been several years in the making. Now it’s under fire for how it portrays the disgraced athlete’s life.
Longest-Standing Men’s Track Running Record Is On Its Last Legs
30 Oct 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, American Kevin Young set a world record that has yet to be beaten. That may soon change.
Oscar Pistorius Really Wants Reeva’s Parents To Forgive Him
13 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to his former headteacher, Oscar has started smoking, cut down on exercise, grown a beard, and turned to God.
Finally, The Oscar Pistorius Doccie We’ve Been Waiting For [Trailer]
22 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
ESPN hit it out the park with ‘The Last Dance’, and now their ’30 for 30′ series has turned its attention towards Oscar Pistorius.
Epic: Triathlete Waits For Lost Runner To Rejoin And Take Bronze [Video]
21 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Imagine being less than 100 metres away from finishing a triathlon, and then a wrong turn bumps you down a spot.
Wayde Van Niekerk Is Back With A Bang [Video]
16 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
In 2017, the Olympic gold medallist tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a celebrity touch rugby match. It’s been a long, hard road to recovery.
Man Shatters Usain Bolt’s 200m Record, But Just The One Problem… [Video]
10 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
For a brief moment, American Noah Lyles must have thought he was going to become one of the most talked-about athletes of all time.
Incredible Concept Could See Usain Bolt Nearly Double His Speed
26 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Usain Bolt may have hung up his running shoes a while back, but a new contraption could still breathe life back into them.
Have You Heard Of ‘Buffalo Racing’? They Reckon This Guy Is Faster Than Usain Bolt [Videos]
19 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world record of 9,58 seconds is going to take some beating. If they decide to allow performance-enhancing buffalo, this may the guy.
NEW WORLD RECORD: This Pole Vaulter Is Being Called Athletic’s Next Usain Bolt [Videos]
17 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
20-year-old pole vaulter Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis is the most exciting thing to happen to track and field since the great Jamaican hung up his boots.
Sub Two-Hour Marathon Finally Broken – All Runners Need To Read These Split Times
14 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
On Saturday, Eliud Kipchoge forever stamped his name into the history books with an incredible feat of athletic endurance.
Cape Town Man Breaks Odd World Record In Berlin
07 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The list of weird world records is seemingly endless, and one of them now belongs to Cape Town resident Kamil Suleiman.
Trailer For The New Reeva Steenkamp Documentary [Video]
21 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘My Name Is Reeva’ is set to tell Steenkamp’s story “through the eyes of her loved ones”, with producers looking for a cool R40 million investment.
Swiss Supreme Court Rules Caster Semenya’s Testosterone Levels Unfair
02 Aug 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Next month, Caster Semenya will not be allowed to defend her 800-metre title at the World Track and Field Championship in Doha, Qatar.
Francois Hougaard Opens Up About Being Linked To Reeva Steenkamp’s Death
30 Apr 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Francois Hougaard’s name was often linked to the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, and he says that took a serious mental toll.
It’s A Very Big Week For Caster Semenya
18 Feb 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
This week, South Africans are rallying behind athletics star Caster Semenya, as she brings her case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Runner Illustrates How Not To Finish A Race With Failed Knee Slide [Videos]
11 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jimmy Gressier is an accomplished cross-country athlete, but he might want to work on his celebrations in the years to come.
Usain Bolt Training To Be A Football Player [Video]
24 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Jamaican superstar has always talked up his footballing skills. As he tries to make his mark in Australia, his teammates are putting him through the paces.
Pro Athlete’s Shocking Blunder Costs Her Medal [Video]
13 Aug 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you think your weekend was rough, spare a thought for Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, whose gaffe has grabbed attention right around the world.
Latest ‘Top 10 Coolest Sportspeople In SA’ List Is A Bit Of A Shocker
21 Jun 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
South Africa’s youth have revealed which sportspeople they think are the coolest right now, and one of their choices is from way out of left field.
IAAF Hand Caster Semenya A Career-Threatening Ultimatum
25 Apr 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
If you can’t beat them, find any means necessary to cut them down. The IAAF are back on their bullshit, and Caster won’t be pleased.
CNN Can’t Believe Akani Simbine Beat Yohan Blake For Commonwealth Gold [Video]
10 Apr 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Yohan Blake was heavily favoured to take the 100m gold, but a stunning South African double act ensured that didn’t happen.
Watch This Guy Smash Wayde Van Niekerk’s 200m Record [Video]
19 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Clarence Munyai might not be a household name just yet, but if he keeps up his record-smashing feats then it might just happen for the 20-year-old.
BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius Just Had His Prison Sentence Extended
24 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
It’s a bad Friday when you can’t hop online and score some lekker deals, but it’s a really bad Friday when you get smacked with extra years behind bars.
The Oscar Pistorius Lifetime Movie Reviews Are Terrible
21 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer’ hit our screens over the weekend. Yes it’s currently showing on DStv, but read this before you rush off to watch it.
You’ve Seen The “Blade Gunner” Halloween Costume, Right?
24 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Amazon has come under fire for listing a “Paralympic runner” Halloween costume, that will “cause some controversy at your next event”. Sigh.
Carl Pistorius’ Letterhead Will Make You Ill, Features Porsche Font
05 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Carl Pistorius has always been vocal in his support for his brother, but what’s up with the letterhead for the family’s latest official statement?
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