Athletics

Shaun the Speed Sprinter Makes SA Proud in America with New Record!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024 14,086 0

From Soweto to the States, sprinter and speed prince Shaun Maswanganyi is taking the running world by storm! Recently, he set a brand new record, making South Africa proud on…

SA Athletes Head Off to World Road Running Championships in Latvia!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySeptember 28, 2023 294 0

SA Athletes are lacing up for the World Road Running Championships in Lativa, where they have the chance to make history! Global (28 September, 2023)— SA Athletes are gearing up…

Race to the Semi-Finals at the World Athletics Championships

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyAugust 22, 2023August 22, 2023 364 0

The World Athletics Championships have seen multiple South African Athletes progress to the semi-finals, including Wayde van Niekerk as he continues his comeback streak.   Budapest, Hungary (22 August, 2023)…

Wayde van Niekerk Celebrates His Fastest Time in 7 Years!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023 875 0

“The champ is back, what a time to be a South African.” Super-sprinter Wayde van Niekerk has been engulfed in South African support after his comeback journey celebrated another victory—the…

Caster Semenya Wins Against Discrimination in Human Rights Court Case!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023 346 0

It’s a historic win for Caster Semenya and the superstar’s supporters as the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of the athlete’s discrimination appeal.   Global (12 July,…

Watch: Shot Putter Jolien Boumkwo Jumps to New Heights to Save Her Team

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 29, 2023 1,622 0

If you’re wondering why everyone is talking about Belgian shot putter Jolien Boumkwo, there’s an incredible story of the best kind of sportsmanship waiting for you! Though it wasn’t her…

Wayde van Niekerk Makes a Winning Comeback at the Diamond League 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyJune 19, 2023 671 0

South African super-sprinter Wayde van Niekerk made a triumphant return to the elite athletics showcase The Diamond League after years away, leaving naysayers (and other athletes) in the dust.  …

Meet This Year’s SA Stars Heading to the World Para Athletics Championships!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023 357 0

The World Para Athletics Championships set to take place in Paris are just around the corner! Meet the incredible squad representing South Africa!   South Africa (07 June, 2023) —…

Decades-Old Track Record Smashed by Young South African Athlete

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMay 10, 2023 1,219 0

The 10 000m National Record in men’s running has officially been smashed for the first time in 24 years thanks to the speed of young South African athlete, Adrian Wildschutt….