Month: February 2022

Leander Pholman – breaking ELSEN Boland school records at 15

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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

Leander Pholman had the heart of a champion at age 12

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HOPEFIELD:- Thoughts from his grandfather, George April: I remember back in 2019, when Leander was 12 years old – and still a learner at Langebaan Road Primary School – how he participated in the West Coast Schools Athletics Competition… It was the first time that I – as his grandfather – had the opportunity to … Read more