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Modern Athlete – Fresh, inspiring, and full of action!
Our February / March issue has arrived! As the year gathers speed, we’ re bringing you a dynamic mix of inspiring features, big performances, and voices that matter. There’ s plenty to get stuck into, so settle in and enjoy...
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Welcome to the latest edition
What an incredible sporting culture we enjoy in South Africa. Every weekend, somewhere in this country, people are lining up to swim, run, ride, paddle or kick off.
Meet Connor Doig – SA’ s newest Grand Slam champ
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SA’ s Brad Weiss masters Qatar’ s toughest test
In unforgiving desert dunes, Weiss faced 100km of uncertainty, navigating four disciplines with an Olympic medallist hot on his heels.
Flying under the radar and crushing the competition
From local trails to global podiums, South Africa’ s rising mountain bike star, Tyler Jacobs, looks to be following in the illustrious footsteps of Alan Hatherly and Candice Lill.
From the local courts of Westville to the bright lights of Melbourne Park, Connor Doig has gone from grinding it out at home to standing on top of the junior game.
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Prudence Sekgodiso switches focus to outdoor podium
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Quick-fire Q & A with the Ocean Mavericks
After 34 gruelling days at sea, four intrepid South Africans completed the World ' s Toughest Row in January this year. Find out what motivated them to take on this gruelling challenge.
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Last year she was on top of the world. This year, things haven’ t quite gone according to plan. But Prudence Sekgodiso remains confident she’ ll get back there …
On the Cover
Cover image courtesy of World Athletics
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Snack secrets
Ever wondered what South Africa’ s leading athletes choose to snack on and rehydrate with in their battle to be the best?
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Women’ s Africa Cup of Nations preview
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South Africa’ s Banyana Banyana are back, armed with plenty of firepower, aiming to reclaim continental glory and secure another World Cup spot |
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The relentless record chase
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In 2024, Modern Athlete brought you the remarkable story of Henk Moen, who set a Guinness World Record he hadn’ t initially set out to break. Here’ s the update! |
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SA teen turns trauma into sporting triumph
Defying doctors, breaking barriers, overcoming personal grief, and making waves in canoe polo, teenager Keeshia Lackay is rewriting what resilience looks like.
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