SA Athletes

Medal Snags and New Records from Doha Masters Championships

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024 688 0

The World Aquatics Masters Championships have concluded, with South African swimmers and water wonders setting multiple world records, winning almost 20 gold medals, and placing on many other podiums!  …

South African Swimmer Amber Fillary Broke 3 Guinness World Records in 2 Days!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024 645 0

Three times was certainly the charm for Amber Fillary whose incredible determination saw her break not one, but three Guinness World Records in the space of two days!   Konsberg,…

People Rally Together for Down Syndrome Athlete with a Dream

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024 83 0

Down Syndrome superstar athlete Zora Wegerif was given the incredible opportunity to represent SA by competing at the 2024 Trisome Games. But, that’s not the best part of the story….

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…

Nontuthuko Mgabhi to Tackle Another Ultramarathon for School Shoes!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024 135 0

Nontuthuko Mgabhi has already raised over R3 million in her lifetime for children and schools who most need it. Now, she’s setting to task again for a massive challenge of…

Help Pave Jessie’s Road to Recovery!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024 392 0

What was initially the road to the Olympics has turned into the road to recovery for Jessie Munton who has made South Africa so proud as an athlete numerous times…

Erin Gallagher Starts Worlds Off with a Record-Setting Splash

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 12, 2024 637 0

Talk about a winning morning swim! Erin Gallagher swam a best time at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha AND made history with a new record!   Doha, Qatar (12…

Full Steam Ahead for Team SA Water Warriors Competing at Worlds in Doha

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 7, 2024 154 0

Anticipation builds as South African swimmers prepare to compete in the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha!   Global (07 February 2024) — Chad le Clos, Lara van Niekerk, Matt…

Midlands Camino: Matt to Trek Non-Stop for Lifesaving Care

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024 326 0

Matt Dove is about to launch the Midlands Camino where he will tackle 330km non-stop to raise funds for the lifesaving care the Midlands Hospice Provides:   Midlands, South Africa…

Mhlengi Gwala: A Lion’s Heart and Roaring Resilience 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024 137 0

After an assault that left his leg severely damaged, Mhlengi Gwala’s life as a rising athlete changed forever. But, he refused to let this be the end of his story….