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SA's Prudence Sekgodiso makes history with gold medal at World Indoor Championships
Prudence Sekgodiso made history by becoming the first SA woman to win a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships when she triumphed in the 800m.
The breakout South African sport starlets of 2024
IOL Sport’s John Goliath picks his six young guns who announced themselves on the world stage in 2024.
WATCH: Was Tatjana Smith’s R100 gift the top sporting moment of 2024?
As 2024 rolls to a close, there have been some incredible sporting moments this year but one stood out from the rest even though it did not happen in a sports arena.
WATCH: Bayanda Walaza’s Curro Hazeldean sets new world record in U18 100 metre relay
The boys Under-17 4x100m relay team of Matodzi Ndou, Inam Dlunge, Adam Motloung and Zattu Hlongwane coached by Thabo Matebedi, won their NWU top-30 meeting in incredible fashion in Potchefstroom on Saturday.
LOOK: What’s in Rassie’s head as he praises star SA athletes
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has paid tribute to a number of South African athletes that do not deal with the oval ball.
Head coach praises SA swimmers’ performances in Paris after 11 finals and six African records
Team South Africa’s Paris Paralympics campaign in the pool wrapped up with Christian Sadie’s fifth place finish in the S7 50m butterfly final on Saturday.
Team SA Paris Paralympics wrap: Simone Kruger, 19, wins discus gold in new Games record
Team South Africa teenager Simone Kruger needed a Paralympics record to see off her competitors, as she produced a best throw of 38. 70m during her third attempt.
Team SA at Paris Paralympics: What time SA athletes will be in action
Two medals will be up for grabs on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics for Team SA, one in para cycling and one in para athletics.
WRAP: Team SA’s Sheryl James, Liezel Gouws miss out on medals in women’s 400m - T37 final
Team South Africa’s Sheryl James and Liezel Gouws finished fourth and fifth as they missed out on the medals in the women’s 400m - T37 final at the Paris Paralympics.
WRAP: Team SA’s Puseletso Mabote misses out on men’s 100m T63 medal
Puseletso Mabote, who broke the Paralympic 100m T63 record in the heats on Sunday, was unable to add to South Africa’s medal tally in Monday’s final.
Team SA wrap: Family affair for Mpumelelo Mhlongo as he strikes gold at Paris Paralympics
Mpumelelo Mhlongo won the race in 11. 12 seconds, ahead of Cuba’s Yamel Vives Suarez (11. 20) and Malaysian Eddy Bernard (11. 58).
Team SA wrap: Golden Mpumelelo Mhlongo opens Mzansi’s account at Paris Paralympics
Mpumelelo Mhlongo ran a time of 11. 12 seconds to finish ahead of Cuba’s Yamel Vives Suarez, who finished strongly in the men’s T44 100m final.
Bayanda Walaza flies out of the blocks to do sprint double at World Athletics U20 Championships
It’s been a month to remember for Bayanda Walaza, who also formed part of the South Africa’s silver medal-winning 4x100m team at the Paris Olympics in Paris.
WRAP: Shaun Anderson shoots career best as Team SA makes good start to Paralympics
Para-archer Shaun Anderson delivering the best international performance of his career as Team SA made a good start to the Paris Paralympics.
Team SA at Paralympics: First medals up for grabs as action begins in City of Light
Team South Africa start off their Paralympics journey with athletes competing in archery, para-swimming and the new code of boccia.
These are the South Africans who will be competing at the Paris Paralympics
Track star Mpumelelo Mhlongo and swimmer Kat Swanepoel will fly the South African flag at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games on Wednesday.
WATCH: Bayanda Walaza dedicates Olympic silver medal to his mother
Olympic silver medalist Bayanda Walaza lost his father in a tragic incident at the age of 10, and his mother Tholiwe was tasked with raising her young son on her own.
WATCH: Bayanda Walaza’s mom reveals how her son overcame personal tragedy to become an Olympic hero
Bayanda Walaza’s mother Tholiwe on Thursday revealed in an exclusive interview with IOL Sport how her son overcame a personal tragedy at the age of 10 to become an Olympic silver medalist.
WATCH: Gayton McKenzie says athletes won’t have financial struggles under his watch
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has vowed to solve the financial issues that have plagued some South African athletes, following the Paris Olympics.
Bradley Nkoana’s sushi surprise and Bayanda Walaza’s ice cream abstinence in Paris
Bradley Nkoana had to avoid temptations of all kinds to be ready to perform at the highest level for Team SA at the Paris Olympics, and likewise for Bayanda Walaza.
A moment of a lifetime for Olympics gold medalist Tatjana Smith and Team SA
It was a morning to remember for Tatjana Smith who returned from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Truly South African moment hailed as fan rewards Tatjana Smith with R100 note for Olympic gold
A fan who had managed to get close to champion swimmer Smith offered the Olympic gold medallist, R 100, while stating that she wished she could give her more.
SA Paralympic legend Tyrone Pillay on life after athletics
From waking up late to eating whatever he wants, esteemed South African Paralympian Tyrone Pillay said he is enjoying time away from the athletics arena.
WATCH | Big cheers and a R100 reward from a fan for Olympic gold medalist Tatjana Smith
Tatjana Smith was Team South Africa’s top achiever for team South Africa at the person Olympics with the gold and silver medal in the 100 metre and 200 metre breastrokes respectively.
This is how much Team South Africa earned at the Paris Olympics
South Africa's athletes brought home six medals from the Paris Olympics 2024, earning a pretty penny for their achievements.