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Christian Sprenger (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Cameron van der Burgh won South Africa’s first medal at the Fina World Championships in Barcelona on Monday when he took silver in the 100m breaststroke. The 25-year-old, who last year won the Olympic gold over the same distance and is also world record holder, was beaten by Australian Christian Sprenger. Van der Burgh finished in a … [Read more...] about Van der Burgh wins silver at World Champs

Tour de France, Prolog, Erik Zabel. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Former Tour de France green jersey wearer Erik Zabel resigned from his position with the Professional Cycling Council on Monday following his doping admissions, the International Cycling Union said. The 43-year-old gave an interview published on the Sueddeutsche Zeitung website Sunday in which he admitted to using … [Read more...] about Erik Zabel resigns after doping admission

Miles Brown. Photo: Gallo Images Freestyle swimmer Miles Brown became the first South African on Sunday, July 28, to go through to the finals at the FINA swimming world championships. Brown finished fourth in his 400m heat in a personal best time of three minutes 47.17 seconds for the fifth best time overall. “I was pretty happy with my swim. A personal best in a morning swim … [Read more...] about Brown first South African to make FINA finals

Demetri Catrakilis, George Whitehead, Johannesburg, Kings, Lions, MTN Lions, Port Elizabeth, southern kings, Super Rugby … [Read more...] about Catrakilis’ injury sets Kings back

Joseph Joyce (R) in action with Frazer Clarke during their 91kg+ bout during the 2012 ABA Elite Championship Finals at York Hall. Photo: Scott Heavey / Getty Images Frazer Clarke states that he will meet Anthony Joshua again when they battle it out for the world heavyweight championship. Joshua quit the Great Britain amateur squad this week to turn professional, with the … [Read more...] about Clarke reaches for world and Olympic crowns