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Hassan Motala’s hot streak

August 31, 2020September 9, 2020 admin 3 Comments Bennet Bailey, Hassan Motala, Isaac Arendse, Jonathan Williams, Lux Gordhan, Mark Hector, Nazeem Davids, Paul Brandt, Tauriq Achmat, Terrence Smith, Vernon Bergins, Vincent Malambo, Wilton Pick

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS HASSAN Motala was an icon between the years 1977 and 1981, the years he remained unbeaten

1990 - Present Day Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Multi-talented Moleon towered over his opposition

October 10, 2019October 17, 2019 admin 0 Comments Alan Pather, Carl Lewis, Curtly Ambrose, Donovan Jansen, Eugene Moleon, Herman Gibbs, Keith Powell, Leon Pietersen, Morne Witbooi, Safwaan Simons, Terrence Smith, Usain Bolt

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS This is the first chapter of a two-part series about former star athlete and cricketer Eugene

1960s 1970s 1980s Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Kloppers delivered some of the best Sacos athletes in trying circumstances

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 admin 2 Comments Francois Cleophas, Henry Davids, Herman Gibbs, Joe Ebrahim, Leonard Patensie, Lincoln Bernardo, Oswald George, Phaldie Kalam, Sedick Kalam, Stafford Wilton, Stanley Holt, Stuart Sassman, Terrence Smith

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS This is the second chapter of a two-part series about sportsman, coach and academic Winston Kloppers

1970s Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Winston Kloppers, District Six, and the speed merchants

August 23, 2018August 24, 2018 admin 1 Comment Anthony Dick, Chris Botes, Denise Oliphant, George van der Ross, Henry Davids, Herman Gibbs, John Wippenaar, Lynne Eagles, Moira Terhoeven, Regina Bastiaan, Terrence Smith, Winston Kloppers

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS This is the first chapter of a two-part series about former athletics coach, academic and author Winston

1970s 1990 - Present Day Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

EP star Brian Jeggels dies aged 63

August 11, 2018August 17, 2018 admin 3 Comments Brian Jeggles, Bubs Lorgat, Gareth McLean, Henry de Grass, Herman Gibbs, Johannes Brandt, Lynne Eagles, Moira Terhoeven, Nico Vermeulen, Peter Brockman, Terrence Smith, Wilfred Daniels

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS EASTERN Province and the greater South African Amateur Athletic Board (SAAAB) fraternity mourn the loss of

1970s Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Vernon Balie races to a WP sprint double

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 admin 0 Comments Andy James, Basil Kannemeyer, Gareth McLean, George Montanus, Ismail Collier, Mohammed Paleker, Terrence Smith, Vernon Balie, Wayde van Niekerk

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS THIS is the final chapter of a two-part series about ace sprinter Vernon Balie, centre, the

1970s Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Hewat’s ace sprinter Vernon Balie bides his time to perfection

October 19, 2017October 20, 2017 admin 0 Comments Allan O'Ryan, Andy James, Armin Harry, Bob Hayes, Edmund Lewis, Herman Gibbs, Jean-Louis Ravelomanantsoa, Jim Hines, Mohammed Paleker, Terrence Smith, Valery Borzov, Vernon Balie

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS This is the first chapter of a two-part series about sprint sensation Vernon Balie of Hewat

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

1970s Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Tributes pour in for Paul Tennant

August 12, 2017September 28, 2017 admin 1 Comment Anthony Staak, Edmund Lewis, Melvin Lewis, Paul Tennant, Terrence Smith

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS FAMILY and colleagues spoke glowingly of a man who “played the game” without “seeking the limelight”

1980s 1990 - Present Day Athletics news Copyright ©2018 Highlights Special focus

Rhoode thrills at schools’ meeting with a record-breaking run in the 400m

April 20, 2017June 2, 2017 admin 2 Comments Abraham Charles, Allan O'Ryan, Andre Rhoode, Andy James, Bobang Phiri, Brian Daniels, Bronwyn Bock, Cedric Momberg, Clint Cloete, Cornel van Sitters, Dean Daniels, Derick Fredericks, George van der Burg, GT Moodley, Ismail Collier, Ivan Masters, Leon Pietersen, Mark Frank, Odessa Krause, Owen Machelm, Phoebius Mullins, Rashard Williams, Sammy Frans, Shaun Vester, Shawn Abrahams, Terrence Smith, Theo Desmore, Walter Fourie

BY CLEMENT DU PLESSIS “THERE’S nothing better than to run in front of your own school at an athletics meeting

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