The Gazette

The Unstoppable Rise of Tamzin Thomas: From Europe to Potchefstroom, the PB Hunt Continues

There are athletes who follow the script, and then there are those who rewrite it every time they lace up their spikes. Tamzin Thomas of the Potch Track Club is firmly in the latter category. Having just returned from a whirlwind European indoor tour, Tamzin is currently delivering a masterclass in peak performance and consistency that has the South African athletics community on the edge of its seats. Image: Potch Track Club The Belgian Breakthrough Tamzin’s indoor campaign

Yolandi Botes

Feb 182 min read

Triple Threat: Potch Track Club Dominates with a 600m Podium Sweep

The track world stood up and took notice this past week as the Potch Track Club delivered a masterclass in middle-distance running at the Classic Shoot Out. In a display of tactical brilliance and raw speed, the club achieved every athlete’s dream: a total lockout of the podium in the 600m event. Image: Potch Track Club Clinical Precision and Power The 600m is a grueling distance that requires the perfect blend of a sprinter's speed and a middle-distance runner’s lung capaci

Yolandi Botes

Feb 172 min read

Good Luck to PCS Athletes at the JB Marks Sub-District Meeting

Potchefstroom Central School (PCS) is sending a talented group of athletes to compete at the JB Marks Sub-District Athletics Meeting today, 13 February 2026. The school community has expressed immense pride in each participant and wishes them the very best as they take to the track to represent the school. Image: Potchefstroom Central School The PCS Athletic Team The following athletes will be competing for glory: Amina Mushayabasa Kegomoditswe Matlabyane Elisha Pooe Remo Kal

Yolandi Botes

Feb 131 min read

Potch Track Club Duo Shines for South Africa at World Cross Country Championships

In a display of world-class endurance and speed, Christopher Swart and Luan Munnik recently represented South Africa with distinction at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. Image; Potch Track Club Competing against the absolute pinnacle of international distance running, the two Potch Track Club standouts played a vital role in securing a highly respectable 6th place overall finish in the senior mixed relay. The event, held at the ren

Yolandi Botes

Jan 152 min read