{"id":42909,"date":"2021-11-14T22:12:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-14T20:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42909"},"modified":"2021-11-14T22:12:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-14T20:12:40","slug":"junior-track-field-stars-go-foreverfaster-at-the-puma-school-of-speed-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/athletics\/junior-track-field-stars-go-foreverfaster-at-the-puma-school-of-speed-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Track & Field stars go #ForeverFaster at the PUMA School of Speed #3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The PUMA School of Speed #3 <\/strong>was the source of much excitement at Ruimsig Stadium (Roodepoort) on Saturday 13 November 2021 with junior track & field stars pulling out all the stops to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n

Headed by the World\u2019s Fastest Man, Usain Bolt, the PUMA School of Speed Series was launched in 2016 with the goal of identifying exceptional young South African athletes who believe that their future is #ForeverFaster.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe could not have asked for a more action-packed closing off of the 2021 PUMA School of Speed <\/strong>season,\u201d says PUMA Marketing Director Brett Bellinger. \u201cThe vibe was fantastic with junior track & field stars going above and beyond to do their best. A big congratulations and thank you to each and every athlete that competed.\u00a0 Your hard work has paid off, and it was an absolute pleasure watching you reap the rewards today.\u201d<\/p>\n

No stranger to the PUMA School of Speed, Prestige College\u2019s <\/em>Precious Molepo (originally from Limpopo, residing in Johannesburg) was a force to be reckoned with in the Girls U17\u00a0400m<\/strong>. Molepo claimed victory in an impressive time of \u00a054.50 seconds. \u201cThe PUMA School of Speed really inspires younger athletes and makes us want to run,\u201d says Molepo. \u201cWe love the medals and everything about the series. The competition was easy, I just relaxed. I\u2019m not happy with my time, I really wanted 53-seconds, but claiming gold makes me happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Representing TuksSport Athletics Club, Odette van Wyk (Pretoria North) was dominant in the Girls U19\u00a0200m<\/strong>, crossing the finish line in 25.91 seconds. According to van Wyk, the PUMA School of Speed is one of the best meetings in South Africa. \u201cIt\u2019s always well-organized and looks really neat,\u201d says van Wyk. \u201cI am proud to compete at this event, it has the best competition, with the best athletes competing. It\u2019s nice to compete here because you know that you are competing against the best athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vorentoe High School\u2019s, Vuyo Moss (Auckland Park, Johannesburg) took no prisoners in the Boys U19\u00a0200m<\/strong> crossing the finish line first in a deserving time of 21.01 seconds. Moss also took the top spot on the podium in the Boys U19\u00a0100m<\/strong> with a lightning-fast time of 10.54 seconds. \u201cI would like to thank PUMA for their support, if it wasn\u2019t for them there wouldn\u2019t be an event and I wouldn\u2019t be able to compete here today. I appreciate the PUMA School of Speed Series. I competed against time today. I pushed hard and I am so happy with my time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe PUMA School of Speed is a great opportunity to run quick times,\u201d says Boys U19\u00a0400m<\/strong> winner D\u00e1rio Matau (Fourways, Sandton) who represented FWAAC. Matau claimed victory in 47.98 seconds. \u201cI hoped to run a sub-48, which I did, so I think I did well. It means a lot to claim gold today, as I am not a 400m athlete. It means a lot to beat the 400m guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prestige College\u2019s Banele Shabangu (<\/em>Hammanskraal) was in top form in the G<\/strong><\/em>irl\u2019s U19\u00a0100m<\/strong>, claiming gold in 12.03 seconds. \u201cThe PUMA School of Speed is a really good event, and I am proud to say that I have been part of it for four years,\u201d says Shabangu. \u201cThis is my last year and my last day running at this meeting and I am really proud of myself. The competition was awesome, but I didn\u2019t reach the time that I was aiming for. At least I did do better.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>PUMA School of Speed #3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 13 November 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nRuimsig Stadium (Roodepoort)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:\u00a0 <\/strong>Athletes<\/em><\/td>\nFREE OF CHARGE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Events that could be entered:<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1500m:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 High Jump:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Triple Jump:<\/strong> Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 400m:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Long Jump:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 100m:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 110m Hurdles:<\/strong> Boys U17m Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 100m Hurdles:<\/strong> Boys U15, Girls U17, Girls U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 90m Hurdles:<\/strong> Girls U15<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 200m:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 800m:<\/strong> Girls U15, Boys U15, Girls U17, Boys U17, Girls U19, Boys U19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Age Categories:<\/strong><\/td>\nU15, U17 and U19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The PUMA School of Speed Meets are endorsed by athletics federations, finishing times will count as official qualification for provincial and national championships.<\/p>\n

EXCITING NEWS<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The PUMA School of Speed Series welcomes individual athletes and\/or schools who believe that their future is #ForeverFaster. Junior track and field stars between the ages of 14-19 can follow in the footsteps of Usain Bolt. All entrants stood a chance to be scouted and contracted to the PUMA #ForeverFaster Squad. The top talent will be identified shortly and will be awarded P<\/strong>UMA CONTRACTS<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

PUMA Ambassadors join in on the fun<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>An impressive list of Grigora Athletes and PUMA Ambassadors attended the PUMA School of Speed #3 on Saturday. Junior track & field stars got the opportunity to interact with a number of their sporting heroes including the likes of Thembo Monareng, Wenda Nel, Sinesipho Dambile, Clarence Munyai and Henricho Bruintjies. The Grigora training group represents the birthplace of speed, excellence and performance \u2013 being founded on the belief that South African sprinting\u2019s time has come. The Grigora training system includes both performance and business elements which creates an environment where athletes can flourish both on and off the track.<\/p>\n

Live Entertainment<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>As if the action-packed lineup wasn\u2019t enough, entrants and spectators were treated to a live performance by Afrobeats singer and Nalingi hitmaker,\u00a0Manu WorldStar.<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 School of Speed South Africa<\/p>\n

Website<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>www.schoolofspeed.com<\/u><\/p>\n

For further information contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045, via email info@schoolofspeed.com<\/a> or visit www.schoolofspeed.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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