Athletics
SU-GAPS Programme focuses on “developing the athletes in our care”
There is no justification for African para-athletes to arrive at international multi-sports events to proudly represent their countries, only to perform poorly because there has been too little investment in their development. Sending athletes, whether abled or disabled, to these events without sufficient input into their development is an insult to the country, its leaders,…
Read MoreGold medal in China changes Gardeo’s life
The gold medal at the recent World Athletics Relay Championships is not just another medal; it’s life-changing, says former Matie Gardeo Isaacs. The 26-year-old Isaacs was part of the men’s team that won the 4x400m relay. It was South Africa’s and Isaacs’ second World Athletics relay medal. The South Africans won silver in 2024 when…
Read MoreGoing the distance with Justine Palframan-Donkin
The sport bug bit Renaissance woman Justine Palframan-Donkin early on in life. “I grew up in a sporty household. My mom and dad met on the athletics track and were in the same training group,” says Palframan-Donkin. According to her, this early start in the sporting world has meant that has “always been passionate about…
Read MoreJustine Palframan – Legendary Maties Sport student-athlete
Maties Sport Women’s Month Articles “Grit determines life challenges will neither deter nor defeat us. Grace gives kindness to ourselves and others even when it’s hard.” During the month of August – celebrated as Women’s Month in South Africa – we at Maties Sport will take the opportunity to celebrate some of the extraordinary women…
Read MoreMaties’ Mire Reinstorf makes history
Maties Athletics’ Mire Reinstorf made history when she recently won South Africa’s first ever women pole-vault title at the World Athletics u20 Championships. It was also Reinstorf’s first every international competition as well. Winning a gold medal never crossed her mind. She had a personal best height in mind when she travelled to Nairobi in…
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