Got your back: SA spreads wings for spinal cord injury research

Runners, athletes and wheelchair racers from across the world take part in a race in which the finish line chases you

05 May 2022 - 20:12

From Sandton to Slovenia, thousands of runners will take to the road this Sunday in the annual Wings for Life World Run, including Sandile Mkhize, who broke his back in a motorbike crash, and Brandon Beack, who broke his neck during practice as a 16-year-old gymnast...

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