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Olympic Games

Bayanda Walaza sprints to historic personal best to build on 2024 heroics

Sport

Bayanda Walaza sprints to historic personal best to build on 2024 heroics

By Yanga Sibembe

From historic heights to uncharted territory, Duplantis aims for new pole vault milestones

Sport

From historic heights to uncharted territory, Duplantis aims for new pole vault milestones

By Yanga Sibembe

Sascoc expresses interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics, but can South Africa afford it?

South Africa

Sascoc expresses interest in hosting the 2036 Olympics, but can South Africa afford it?

By Craig Ray

Swimming South Africa hits back at pending lawsuit by artistic swimmers, claiming ‘deplorable conduct’

South Africa

Swimming South Africa hits back at pending lawsuit by artistic swimmers, claiming ‘deplorable conduct’

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Swimming SA in deep water after illegitimately sinking duo’s bid for Olympic qualification

Sport

Swimming SA in deep water after illegitimately sinking duo’s bid for Olympic qualification

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo exploded on the scene as a breakout star during exciting athletics season

South Africa

Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo exploded on the scene as a breakout star during exciting athletics season

By Yanga Sibembe

The Olympic Games prove that they are for everyone – young or old

Sport

The Olympic Games prove that they are for everyone – young or old

By Yanga Sibembe

The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform

Maverick Life

The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform

By Mike McGreary

After the Bell: The dubious economics of the Olympics

Business Maverick

After the Bell: The dubious economics of the Olympics

By Tim Cohen

Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Olympic athletics programme

Sport

Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Olympic athletics programme

By Reuters

Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: The very best images from Day Thirteen of 2024 Paris Olympics

Sport

Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: The very best images from Day Thirteen of 2024 Paris Olympics

By Daily Maverick Photo Team

Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: The very best images from Day 14, 15 and 16 of 2024 Paris Olympics

Sport

Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together: The very best images from Day 14, 15 and 16 of 2024 Paris Olympics

By Daily Maverick Photo Team