Athletics poised to eclipse swimming
With Tatjana Smith retiring, the momentum could shift to track and field's stars
05 January 2025 - 00:00
Akani Simbine, his relay teammates and the likes of Jo-Ane van Dyk and Prudence Sekgodiso could find themselves at the forefront of a seismic shift in local Cinderella sports if athletics can displace swimming as the country’s most successful Olympics code...
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