UJ ATHLETICS CROWNED BACK-TO-BACK USSA TRACK & FIELD 2026 CHAMPIONS
A masterclass, consistent, three-day performance by the UJ Athletics Club earned the team 347 points to claim the second consecutive University Sport South Africa (USSA) Track and Field title in Cape Town. The 54-member Orange Army put up a show in this gruelling competition at the University of the Western Cape from 23-25 April 2026. UJ amassed a total of 347 points to claim the top spot on the podium for the second consecutive year. The Orange Army (UJ Athletics) secured a total of 38 medals, comprising 11 gold, 12 silver and 15 bronze. Medal haul and key highlights: The squad’s balanced excellence across sprints, jumps, middle distance, and throws resulted in a massive haul of 38 medals. The championship began with a surge of momentum on Day 1, led by national women’s 100m champion Joviale Mbisha, alongside standout performers, Precious Molepo and Tshepo Tyantini. The dominance continued through the final day, punctuated by a podium sweep in the long- distance events. “The athletes have given this competition their very best after competing in the recent Senior National Championships… that’s taxing on the body, but you see the commitment through the results,” said Roger Haitengi, Manager and Coach: UJ Athletics Club. The Champions: Gold Medallists: Sprints: Joviale Mbisha (Women’s 100m – 11.70s), Tshepo Tjantini (Men’s 100m – 10.34s), Precious Molepo (Women’s 400m – 52.16s). Distance: Mosale Thobejane (Women’s 10,000m – 38:27.43), Boikanyo Motlhamme (Men’s Half Marathon – 59:35.60), Enoch Bokaba (Men’s 3000m Steeplechase – 8:52.21). Field: Martha Nkosi (Women’s High Jump – 1.73m), Nolwazi Mashaba (Women’s Long Jump – 5.92m), Aiden Smith (Men’s Shotput – 20.01m). Relays: Men’s 4x100m (39.81s) and Mixed 4x100m (42.77s). Silver and Bronze Success: The depth of the UJ contingent was evidenced by numerous podium finishes that secured the points lead: Silver medallists: Paballo Radebe (men’s 800m 2:08.34), Tumelo Lerumo (men’s 5000m 13:56.88), Casey Bosman (women’s 10,000m 39:00.17), Boikanyo Motlhamme (men’s 10,000m 30:00.72), Casey Bosman (women’s half marathon 1:15:58.56), Prince Madume (men’s half marathon 1:00:10.27), Penelope Shipalana (women’s heptathlon 100m hurdles), Nolwazi Mashaba 9 women’s triple jump 12.06m), Dawid Afrikaner (men’s triple jump 16.02m), UJ women’s 4x100m relay team 0:46.39), UJ mixed 4x100m relay team 0:43.31), and women’s 4x400m relay team 03:38.27).
UJ AMASSED A TOTAL OF 347 POINTS TO CLAIM THE TOP SPOT ON THE PODIUM FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR. THE ORANGE ARMY (UJ ATHLETICS) SECURED A TOTAL OF 38 MEDALS, COMPRISING 11 GOLD, 12 SILVER AND 15 BRONZE.
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