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1970s 1980s Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus 

Rutgers epitomised sprinting and was a seven-metre long jumper

September 7, 2017September 6, 2018 admin 1 Comment Christopher Johnson, Eddie Pratt, Edmund Lewis, Ian Rutgers, Jeremy van Wyk, Keith Cyster, Michael Chitter, Nazeem Smith, O’Neill Simpson, Peter Meyer, Richard Rive, Robin April, Robin McLean, Russell Lykert, Ruwayda Noor, Selwyn Thomas, Shaun Vester, Terrence Smith, Trevor de Bruyn

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS “NO signs of straining or tension in the face, neck and shoulders. The Appearance of being

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Ian Rutgers wins SA 200m title on comeback trail

December 13, 2015August 29, 2016 admin 2 Comments Allan O'Ryan, Andy Rutgers, Bernard Adams, Christopher Johnson, Clement du Plessis, Craig Steyn, Edmund Lewis, Gareth McLean, Ian Rutgers, Jeremy van Wyk, Keith Cyster, Kenny Roman, Lesley Burgess, Nazeem Smith, Naziem Moos, Russell Lykert, Shaun Vester, Terrence Smith

IAN RUTGERS of Bishop Lavis High School was a sprinter and long jumper of many years – with a comeback

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