isaacsond@sundaytimes.co.za (David Isaacson)

The 31-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Saturday, will certainly need to pull back 44 seconds to win in Hungary next month – and he threatens to get there. He had not been in that area for nearly six years. “Things are moving in a positive direction,” Van Niekerk said. “It’s my fastest race in … Read more

Organizers announced Wednesday that the 2023 Soweto Marathon will take place on November 5 with new sponsorship, broadcasting and lower entry fees, saying they are targeting 50,000 participants. African Bank took over as title sponsor for five years after Old Mutual pulled out a few years earlier. Pay channel SuperSport, the Athletics South Africa (ASA) … Read more