The Top Runner

The Top Runner is a behind the scenes look at SA athletics on SuperSport. We go down memory lane with running legends & keep an eye on future champions.

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Training camps are underway across the country as athletes prepare for the 2022 season. @Thathe_Msimango spoke to Phantane AC founder Mdu Khumalo about their 21-day camp in rural KZN.

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Well done to Prodigal Kumalo on organising another successful event and hats off to Hollywoodbets for their continued support of running especially in KZN.

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Ryan Mphahlele is flying high after running two sub 4 minute miles in a week. But the 2019 SA 1500m champion is not getting ahead of himself just yet. Mosibodi Whitehead spoke to King Ryan.

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The Top Runner is back again on our TV screens at 18H30 tonight where we chat to Comrades Marathon Gold Medalist Prodigal Kumalo and are inspired by Ofentse Modisane's weight loss story.

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Congratulations to Brian Ntombela for taking the initiative and starting a new club to discover new runners and fight alcohol and drug abuse in his area. Mosibodi Whitehead has the story...

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Some #MondayMotivation to attack the week. Judy Bird's story will keep you pumped up as you plan your running goals for 2022.

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One of South Africa's brightest young stars will be flying the flag at the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Lesotho this week. Mosibodi Whitehead spoke to 16-year old Precious Molepo.

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And just like that we're back! Season 2 of The Top Runner kicks off at 19:15 tonight on SuperSport Variety 4 (channel 209) with a most revealing look at Caster Semenya.

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The newly elected Comrades Marathon Association Board have shared their vision. Top of their agenda is to ensure that the 2022 event goes ahead as a physical race. Mosibodi Whitehead has the story...

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After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 Soweto Marathon could go ahead.

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Some inspirational bedtime reading to end #MondayMotivation on a high note. Wandisile Nongodlwana's story is uplifting. #TheTopRunner

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One of the country's most loved runners will be taking part in the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday. She will be running alongside Elana Van Zyl Meyer and Zola Budd in a celebration of unity. This is her story.

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Happy belated birthday to man who celebrated his 71st year on earth last week Friday. Mosibodi Whitehead spoke to a man who has been described as one of South Africa's greatest runners! #FlashbackFriday

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Kinda puts things into perspective - running is important but life is sacred. Thulani Sibisi spoke to Mosibodi Whitehead about how learning to endure pain as a top runner served him well in his fight against prostate cancer.

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Congratulations to Mbuleli Mathanga who has secured an invitation to race a half marathon in Rome next month. Thathe Msimango has the story...

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Another inspirational runner for more #MondayMotivation! Congratulations to 2012 Comrades Marathon champion Modibe Mamabolo for winning the Warriors Wolfpack 42km race in Tzaneen on Saturday. He shared the secret to his success with @MosiWhitehead....

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“SA Champ” has a pretty fantastic ring to it🥇🏆😜
Blessed with all the support I have!!❤️❤️
📸: @runwithcuan thank you for the awesome pics yet again!!👏🏼

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'You don't have to be amazing to start, but you have to start to be amazing.' Urithi have started on the journey to producing future champions. @MosiWhitehead has the story...

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Carina Horn says the ordeal taught her patience and her goal is to be ready in time for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. @Thathe_Msimango spoke to her.

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Great news for promising junior athletes! Applications are now open for the Stellenbosch Athletics Bursary programme with ENDUROCAD. @MosiWhitehead spoke to Athlete Manager Nolene Conrad about this exciting new opportunity.

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