Life-Changing Scholarship – Athletics

Stellenbosch Athletics Cycling Education Trust Offers Life-Changing Scholarships for Young Athletes Stellenbosch Athletics Cycling Education Trust, in collaboration with High School Stellenbosch, is set to host three talent identification trials in May 2025. These trials offer young athletes a chance to be selected for a prestigious scholarship to attend High school Stellenbosch in 2026. This … Read more

RUMÉ BURGER – History with new SA Record

Rumè Burger makes history in new South African Athletics record in 100 meters race – Fastest in the world In an astonishing display of speed and talent, Rumé Burger won the 100 meters for u.17 athletes at the National High Schools meeting on Friday in a new South African record time of 11.43 seconds (officially). … Read more

LAMBERT’S BAY YOUNGSTER IS A STORM ON THE SPORTS FIELD

With so much sporting talent, this youngster from Lamberts Bay can certainly dream of becoming a member of the 2024 SA Olympics  team to Tokyo, in France next year. Above, the sports star is congratulated by Mr Nico Burger from Huguenot High School, after he was crowned athlete of the day. Storm Atkins is a … Read more

Leander Pholman – breaking ELSEN Boland school records at 15

PAARL:- At the age of 15, Leander Pholman holds two brand new ELSEN Boland school records. But it wasn’t always as easy as it seems. Despite some success earlier on, he wasn’t considered to be champion material. Fortunately, the combination of sheer determination and a great family support structure kept him going, day after day … Read more

ATHLETE IMPRESSED SWARTLAND BUSINESSMAN

Mornay Erasmus, a Darling businessman, was so impressed with Abigail Fortuin, (now 17 years) two times South African cross country athlete’s performance in the 21.1 km Velocity half marathon, that he sponsored her a pair of running shoes of her choice after the race. Abigail used the race as a practice, as there was no … Read more

CLANWILLIAM ATHLETE DREAM BIG

Author George April Photo’s supply. Devan van Wyk (17y) a pupil at the ELSEN West Coast School, Saldanha Bay, is the son of Danville and Elizna van Wyk from Clanwilliam.  Devan, who is also a 400-meter track athlete, believes with hard work, he can realize his dream of one day running at the Olympics. The athlete’s … Read more

QUALIFIES FOR ATHLETICS SOUTH AFRICA

Covid 19 stops participation Abigail Fortuin, (17) a pupil of Riebeeck West Special School, however, took part in the event under the banner of Boland Central. While Anja Prins (19), a pupil from Hopefield High School, participated under the banner of Boland West Coast. First, Abigail won the 1500m race comfortably with 5.35.51 minutes, before … Read more

VIRUS FRUSTRATES ATHLETE’S DREAMS

Author George April The Coronavirus disease (COVID – 19) badly hampered two South African Cross Country champions’ intention to try and win titles again in 2020. Abigail Fortuin (17), a pupil of Riebeeck Valley Special School, surprised in the 2019 season when she won a second SA title in Mpumalanga. It was the u/16 title … Read more