Nelson Mandela hands the Webb Ellis trophy to Francois Pienaar in 1995. Photo: Getty Images
South African golfer Ernie Els (43) became the oldest winner of the BMW International Open on Sunday. The defending champion said it gave him confidence ahead of the Open Championship at Muirfield in July.
Also on Sunday, it was Durban’s turn to host the SPAR Women’s Challenge. Mapaseka Makhanya came out on top, which puts her in pole position on the SPAR Grand Prix table.
Before the opening rounds of Wimbledon on Monday, Andy Murray said he would happily give up Centre Court glory if it meant his best friend, Ross Hutchins, could win his battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
The Tour de France starts on Saturday and former winner Jan Ullrich has now also admitted to blood-doping with doctor Eufemiano Fuentes.
Today marks the 18th anniversary of when former president Nelson Mandela walked onto the Ellis Park field to celebrate the Springboks’ World Cup victory. As we remember this triumph, our thoughts are with him as he battles ill health.
High Five,
Ed
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