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Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans Marathon
Read More: Gerda Steyn On The Power Of Running And The Future Of The Two Oceans MarathonFew athletes are more closely associated with the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon than Gerda Steyn. The seven-time Two Oceans champion credits the sport with changing almost every aspect of her life, from her career to the friendships she has built along the way. And she believes a new partnership between Discovery and the Totalsports Two…
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Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World Cup
Read More: Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World CupAs South Africa wraps up Womenโs Month this August, the Springbok Women are busy showing the world exactly why rugby belongs to them too. Playing in the Rugby World Cup in England, the team in green and gold is carrying not just national pride, but the dreams of every young girl whoโs ever imagined pulling…
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Why This South African Runner Says Her Hardest Years Were Her Most Meaningful
Read More: Why This South African Runner Says Her Hardest Years Were Her Most MeaningfulForget linear success stories. Jenna Challenorโs journey through the world of running is a masterclass in tenacity, love and the messy beauty of rebuilding when everything falls apart. At 43, this Durban girl, sporting all-rounder, and mom of three has built a professional running career spanning over a decade, with achievements that would stop most…
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Every Female South African Para-Athlete At The 2024 Paralympic Games
Read More: Every Female South African Para-Athlete At The 2024 Paralympic GamesA few days right after the 2024 Olympics, more action is on the way! With just 16 days to go, the 2024 Paralympic Games kick off in Paris and many exceptional para-athletes from South Africa are aiming to bring back the gold, silver or bronze. The financial incentives for medallists are the same as for…
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Drop Everything Youโre Doing RN And Watch โRoad To Parisโ By adidas
Read More: Drop Everything Youโre Doing RN And Watch โRoad To Parisโ By adidasIf youโve binge-watched every sports documentary and live for the finish line and gold medal moments, then this docuseries by adidas is what you need to watch RN! โRoad to Parisโ is a captivating six-part series that offers an exclusive look into the lives of six distinguished adidas athletes as they prepped for the 2024…
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Hereโs How Much SA Olympians Will Get Paid For Winning At The Paris 2024 Games
Read More: Hereโs How Much SA Olympians Will Get Paid For Winning At The Paris 2024 GamesAs the Paris Olympics grows closer so does the excitement and of course, number of questions. So weโre here to answer all your burning FAQs! And that includes how much South African Olympic athletes can expect to earn if they win medals. Spoiler alert: a gold medal *could* net athletes R1.3 million! READ MORE: Tatjana…
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The Secrets Of Successful Athletes
Read More: The Secrets Of Successful AthletesWhat motivates successful athletes? Few professions are as subject to turmoil and change as that of the athlete. There are always new records to break, a new avenue to improve and new wins to attain. Having been at the top for so long, theyโre well-equipped to dish out success secrets. We totally recommend taking a…
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Sarah Baumโs Incredible Journey To The Olympics
Read More: Sarah Baumโs Incredible Journey To The OlympicsAs the top-ranked female surfer in South Africa and athlete on the WSL Challenger Series, surfer Sarah Baum has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games. It comes after many years competing and a hiatus from the sport. Now, sheโs ready to compete against the best. Hereโs what keeps her stoked. Growing up as a grom…
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How Caitlin Rooskrantz Is Blazing A Trail For Gymnastics In South Africa
Read More: How Caitlin Rooskrantz Is Blazing A Trail For Gymnastics In South AfricaTrue to her dreams, Olympian gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz is blazing a trail for young athletes of colour to go for gold in the sport. Here, she reflects on her journey, highlights and how sheโs looking forward to her second appearance at the Summer Olympics in Paris this year. When Caitlin started gymnastics training at the…
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Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics โ So Far
Read More: Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics โ So FarAs of the time of writing, there are precisely 71 days to go until our South African athletes fly the flag and represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Every competitive athlete has the event firmly in their sights and is working hard to put their best efforts forward. Read on to…
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Mark Your Calendars As The Telkom Netball League 2024 Promises An Action-Packed Season
Read More: Mark Your Calendars As The Telkom Netball League 2024 Promises An Action-Packed SeasonThe wait is over โ the 2024 Telkom Netball League (TNL) is set to get underway at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg. With its inaugural power week from 26 April โ 5 May 2024, followed by a series of electrifying matches running through May and June, the TNL promises a spectacle of athleticism, sportsmanship and…
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WH Exclusive: Janine van Wyk Reflects On Her Brilliant Career
Read More: WH Exclusive: Janine van Wyk Reflects On Her Brilliant CareerDuring her tenure as a soccer player, storied stalwart Janine van Wyk has racked up a good number of accolades. One such triumph is the one and only goal that took South Africa to a win against long-running victors Nigeria in the 2012 Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Then thereโs the stunning number of…
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Meet Kirsten Landman, The Iron Woman Of Enduro Racing
Read More: Meet Kirsten Landman, The Iron Woman Of Enduro RacingWhen it comes to enduro racing, getting on a bike and racing through the dirt, one South African woman immediately comes to mind. Kirsten Landman, the fearless competitor among the men, is working hard to open up the sport for more women to compete while etching her name in the history books as a competitor…
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5 South African Athletes On What Pushes Them Forward
Read More: 5 South African Athletes On What Pushes Them ForwardBeing a strong woman in sport requires more than just skill or luck. It requires resilience, determination and that willpower to break barriers. It means defying societal norms and shattering stereotypes that limit womenโs potential. These five South African athletes (and proud Under Armour ambassadors) display courage, grit and confidence at every step of their…
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SPAR Proteas Talk Netball World Cup, Training And PUMA Sponsorships
Read More: SPAR Proteas Talk Netball World Cup, Training And PUMA SponsorshipsWeโre nearing the start of the Netball World Cup, being held in Cape Town from the 28th of July to the 6th of August. And the Proteas are ready to go, preparing hard to take on the best in the world. As the event nears, PUMAย have signed on two new players, Refiloe Nketsa and Elmerรฉ…
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Hereโs Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World Cup
Read More: Hereโs Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World CupThe time is finally here, where the Netball World Cup will be held on South African soil. Team SA has been hard at work putting in the time to make sure they take on the best in style. Here, everything you need to know about the games. Itโs time to support our Proteas! When is…
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Laduma! Hereโs EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Womenโs World Cup 2023
Read More: Laduma! Hereโs EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Womenโs World Cup 2023Grab your vuvuzelas, dust off your makarapas and prepare to unleash a wave of soccer madness because the FIFA Womenโs World Cup is just around the corner!ย And weโre totally here for it! The countdown is on and itโs time to gear up, rally together and show our unwavering support for the talented athletes of Banyana…
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How Boxer Simangele โSmashโ Hadebe Stays In Top Form
Read More: How Boxer Simangele โSmashโ Hadebe Stays In Top FormIt all started with a movie. Million Dollar Baby, to be exact. It was the main character, Maggie Fitzgerald, who inspired Simangele โSmashโ Hadebe to try her hand at boxing. โThe main character in that movie is so persistent,โ reflects 29-year-old Simangele. โShe wants to achieve something and [like her] I think I have the…
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What You Need To Know About Rising Star Of The Hockey World, Onthatile Zulu
Read More: What You Need To Know About Rising Star Of The Hockey World, Onthatile ZuluAt 23, Onthatile Zulu is a force to be reckoned with on the field and a role model off it. The South African field hockey powerhouse just became the first female Red Bull Athlete in the country and she shows no signs of slowing down. With her skill, motivation and grit, Zulu is a rising…
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All The Puma Netball World Cup Fan Gear You Can Buy, RN
Read More: All The Puma Netball World Cup Fan Gear You Can Buy, RNIf youโve caught some incredible vibe in the air โ youโre not mistaken. 2023 is shaping up to be a top year for women in sport since South Africa is hosting the Vitality Netball World Cup this year. And weโre backing our women in a big way. One way you can show your love? Grabbing…
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SA Netball Captain Bongiwe Msomi Talks World Cup Dreams
Read More: SA Netball Captain Bongiwe Msomi Talks World Cup DreamsCaptain of the SA Netball team, Bongiwe Msomi is in top form โ and has been for some time. In 2017, she led her team to victory over England in their first-ever Quad Series victory. Since then, the team has steadily been gaining momentum with her at the helm, having a whopping 150 caps to…
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The New Le Coq Sportif Banyana Bafana Fan Gear Is Here
Read More: The New Le Coq Sportif Banyana Bafana Fan Gear Is HereAhead of the 2023 FIFA Womenโs World Cup, apparel partner Le Coq Sportif has launched a range of Banyana Bafana fan gear โ and itโs nostalgia, ultra. The kit, reminiscent of the 90โs gear, is inspired by the traditional colours of South African soccer. The colours are said to be a testament to the teamsโ…
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Race Driver Fabienne Lanz Points Out The Key Elements To Her Success
Read More: Race Driver Fabienne Lanz Points Out The Key Elements To Her SuccessAs one of South Africaโs top female racing drivers, Fabienne Lanz has made a name for herself both locally and internationally, earning numerous accolades and becoming a driving champion. Life In The Fast Lane Fabienne spent her childhood in the vibrant cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria. However, it was during her teenage years that she…
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How Kirsten Neuschรคfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race โ And Kept Sane
Read More: How Kirsten Neuschรคfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race โ And Kept SaneRaces are meant to test your endurance, power and grit. But a few also test your mental capacity and ability to survive. One such race? The Golden Globe, a non-stop, around-the-world yacht race, which is done completely solo. We chat to Kirsten Neuschรคfer, winner of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a nautical lesson in grit…
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The Badass B-Girl Whoโs Killing It On The Dance Floor
Read More: The Badass B-Girl Whoโs Killing It On The Dance FloorMeet the unstoppable force of breakdancing, Courtnaรฉ Paul, a b-girl from Durban, South Africa whoโs taking the world of dance by storm. With her remarkable talent, infectious energy, and larger-than-life personality, sheโs quickly become a household name in the breakdance community.ย She has won numerous breakdancing titles and accolades: Previous winner of Red Bull BC…
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Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 Series
Read More: Fuel Your Passion For Motorsport With Fabienne Lanz And The T4 SeriesFabienne Lanz, a prominent figure in the motorsport industry and Women in Motorsport global ambassador, has partnered with T4 Series, a leading motorsport platform, to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the sport. As part of this initiative, Lanz and T4 Series are thrilled to announce the upcoming 3-day…
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How Pro Triathlete Mariella Sawyer Competes With The Best
Read More: How Pro Triathlete Mariella Sawyer Competes With The BestPro triathlete Mariella Sawyer takes on the toughest races for a living. We take a sneak peek into what that entails. โYouโre completely crazy. I wonder if I can do it.โ Thatโs the thought pattern โ fuelled by a natural competitive streak common in so many athletes โ that inspired Mariella Sawyer, sports scientist and…
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Cricketer Danรฉ van Niekerk Reflects On Her Long, Successful Career
Read More: Cricketer Danรฉ van Niekerk Reflects On Her Long, Successful CareerThis week, cricketer Danรฉ van Niekerk announced her retirement from the Proteas, after a long and successful career. On News24, Danรฉ said that sheโs grateful for her time on the biggest stage in womenโs cricket. โIt has been the greatest honour to lead and represent my country. I am incredibly blessed to have led the…
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The 2023 Absa Cape Epic: The Women To Watch
Read More: The 2023 Absa Cape Epic: The Women To WatchWhile the Menโs category is dominated by returning teams, and thus an element of the expected, theย Womenโs category in this yearโs Absa Cape Epic is far more open. Of the top combinations only the 8capital team and the newly formedย e-FORT.netย | SeattleCoffeeCo have completed an Absa Cape Epic together before. So it stands to reason that…
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Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit โ And Itโs STUNNING
Read More: Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit โ And Itโs STUNNINGAhead of the Vitality Netball World Cup (to be held in South Africa), Netball SA and PUMA have unveiled the special Netball World Cup kit the Spar Proteas will be playing in.ย The kit, which contains PUMAโs Drycell technology, pays homage to the colourful South African culture. โWe launched the Home and Away kits on…
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Meet The Absa Cape Epicโs Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran Miller
Read More: Meet The Absa Cape Epicโs Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran MillerFrom sporting heroes to royalty, business leaders to media personalities, the Absa Cape Epic, the worldโs most famous mountain bike stage race, attracts celebrities from around the world to make the event a box office hit year after year. All about the Absa Cape Epic The Epic Series is a global portfolio of the most…
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How Golfer Zethu Myeki Gets Her Head In The Game
Read More: How Golfer Zethu Myeki Gets Her Head In The GameGolfer Zethu Myekiย started playing golf on the soccer fields in her hometown in the Eastern Cape. They were playing as part of an initiative of the South African Golf Development Board. โFor me, it was love at first sight,โ she muses. Sheโd stare at the girls hitting balls on the field and always wanted to…
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ICC Womenโs T20 World Cup 2023: Match Schedules, Fixtures and Squadย
Read More: ICC Womenโs T20 World Cup 2023: Match Schedules, Fixtures and SquadยCricket fans, grab your sunscreen and coolers because the ICC T20 Womenโs World Cup 2023 is finally here! And itโs happening right here in sunny South Africa. The tournament is set to kick off on February 10th, with the host team, the Proteas, taking on Sri Lanka in Cape Townโs Newlands Cricket Grounds, setting the…
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Howzat!? Easy To Understand Cricket Terms To Get You Ready For The T20 Womenโs World Cup
Read More: Howzat!? Easy To Understand Cricket Terms To Get You Ready For The T20 Womenโs World CupThe Womenโs T20 World Cup kicks off on the 10th of February and it promises to be an event of note. For the first time ever, the event is being hosted in South Africa, where we can fully come and support our team. There are many reasons to go out and watch the cricket: the…
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Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMA
Read More: Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMAWhether itโs for fun or til one of you taps out, you should take up MMA. This is one sport thatโll teach you a lot about yourself. Just ask pro-fighter Jessica Mouneimne. โThereโs something thatโs quite interesting when you get hit in the face,โ says Jessica Mouneimne. โMy husband, whoโs my coach, says this all…
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FitMama, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Fitness Tips For Every Age, Life, Physical Wellness, SA Women In Sport, Sport, Triathletes, TriathlonsHow Triathlete Vicky van der Merwe Balances Training With Motherhood
Read More: How Triathlete Vicky van der Merwe Balances Training With MotherhoodWell-known Stellenbosch-based triathlete Vicky van der Merwe is on the comeback after a break after her son was born. She will be competing at the Woolworths X TRI off-road triathlon in Elgin on Saturday 4 December. Vicky van der Merwe: having it all as an elite triathlete and a mom Top triathlete Vicky van der…
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How The Womenโs Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World Cup
Read More: How The Womenโs Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World CupFinally! The Womenโs T20 World Cup is almost upon us. After a much-anticipated wait, the womenโs Proteas will be competing on home turf against the best in the world. The opening match will take place on February 10th 2023 (SA takes on Sri Lanka for the first game) and tickets will be going for as…
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Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town
Read More: Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape TownTegan Phillips is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for cycling from Cairo to Cape Town. She might seem… The post Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Meet The Firefighting Rugby Player Proving You Really Can Do It All
Read More: Meet The Firefighting Rugby Player Proving You Really Can Do It AllZinhle Ndawonde represents South Africa in both sevens and fifteens international womenโs rugby. And if that isnโt heroic enough, she… The post Meet The Firefighting Rugby Player Proving You Really Can Do It All appeared first on Women’s Health.
