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
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
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
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
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
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