After a hiatus of more than a year, former Olympic sprinter Sergio Mullins made a stellar comeback at the EPA Track and Field League meeting at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. He faced stiff competition from a crop of younger up-and-coming stars in the 100m, but the 33-year-old managed to assert himself in a commendable early season time of 10.92. Madibaz team-mate Lonwabo Majermen (22) was second in 10.96 with Jade Schutte (18) completing the podium in 11.09. All three … [Read more...] about Former Olympic sprinter, Sergio Mullins makes comeback
Athletics
Madibaz host first EPA track and field meet
Madibaz Athletics Club will host the first meeting of the year for the EPA Track and Field League at the NMMU Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Starting at 8am, the South Campus in Summerstrand will see a full programme of events for competitors of all ages, from scholars to senior athletes. According to Absa NMMU Athletics manager Nellis Bothma, competition will be fierce as athletes go further and faster to earn their places in top-flight competitions. The meet will serve as the … [Read more...] about Madibaz host first EPA track and field meet
NMMU Athletics offers two bursaries for top athletes
Two top athletes participating in the Eastern Cape School Championships at NMMU on 16 and 17 April 2012 will be in the running to receive study bursaries of R10 000 each from the NMMU Athletics Club. NMMU Sport Manager: Athletics, Mr Nellis Bothma, says it is essential to retain top athletes in the Eastern Cape and supply them with excellent coaching, modern athletics facilities and numerous study opportunities. "This not only enhance their athletics careers, but also their holistic … [Read more...] about NMMU Athletics offers two bursaries for top athletes
Mustangs Sports Academy Athletes Shine in SWD
Mustangs Athletics Club’s athletes shone brightly at the SWD Masters’ Meeting and Talent ID Meeting in Oudtshoorn during October 2011. 14 Athletes travelled to compete in the annual event and did not disappoint the coaches. Mustangs used the meeting as part of the athletes’ preparations for SA Champs next year in April. The highlight of the meeting saw club captain Lithemba Daile set a meeting record, which also happened to be his personal best jump in the Men’s Long Jump, a distance of 6.82m, … [Read more...] about Mustangs Sports Academy Athletes Shine in SWD
