It is the end of an era. Over the last year, numerous prominent South African athletes of the decade retired from their respective sports, resulting in heartfelt farewells, and final performances. Some retired on a high note, while others were hampered by injuries. Before a fresh group of athletes assumes the mantle, it’s time to…
South African Bridgitte Hartley, the first and still the only sprint canoe Olympic medalist for her country, has announced her retirement from the sport. Hartley became a household name in her African country when she won bronze in the women’s K1 500 at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She was also the first African athlete to…
Renowned Momentum Proteas all-rounder, Dané van Niekerk has confirmed her official retirement from all forms of international cricket after a career that spanned more than 14 years. The 29-year-old enjoyed an illustrious international career for South Africa, representing her country on 194 occasions, including 107 One-Day Internationals (ODI), 86 T20 Internationals (T20Is) and a single…
One of South African athletics legends, Rikenette Steenkamp, has decided to put her spikes away for good. The Tuks athlete has undoubtedly been the “boss lady” of 100m-hurdles racing since 2010 in South Africa. In 47 local races, she has been beaten only twice in the short hurdles. It was in 2010 and 2013. According…
