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The Citizen
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School's Ashlynn Norman clinches gold medal in Namibia
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School's Ashlynn Norman (17) was part of South Africa's athletics team and stars that performed incredibly well at the 11th African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Swakopmund, Namibia. AUSC is a specialised technical office of the African Union (AU) responsible for sports. It was established through the endorsement of the Statute of AUSC by the Assembly of African Heads of States and Governments in 2016. Part of AUSC's mandate is to co-ordinate African sports action between Member States for the promotion and development of sports and development through sport in Africa. Norman was part of 198 athletes across 13 different sporting codes who topped the medals table. She opened and closed her event with a jump of 5.38m. She reportedly showed nerves at first but went on to finish strong, clinching gold for Team SA in long jump. She also powered her team to victory in relay in the 4x100m category, earning herself a second gold medal. 'We are incredibly proud of Ashlynn Norman, who represented South Africa at the Region 5 Games in Swakopmund and walked away with not one, but two gold medals. Ashlynn is a hardworking and talented athlete, and above all, a proud learner of Marais Viljoen. Her passion is unstoppable. Congratulations, Ashlynn, you have made your school and your country proud,' said HS Viljoen in a statement. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen learner among top gymnastics performers in Ekurhuleni
A learner from Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School was among the top performers at the recent Ekurhuleni District Gymnastics competition. Chloe Garner-Savory, a Grade Eight learner at the Alberton-based school, was awarded Ekurhuleni District Colours for gymnastics. This marks the third consecutive year that Garner-Savory has received this honour, recognising her continued excellence in the sport. 'We are incredibly proud of Chloe Garner-Savory for her outstanding achievements in gymnastics. Your dedication, hard work and passion inspire us every day. Well done, Chloe. We cannot wait to see what you do next,' said the school in a statement. Garner-Savory trains at Legacy Gymnastics Club, located at the JBR Centre on the corner of Louis Trichardt Road and Fifth Avenue in Alberton. She recently represented her district at the Gauteng Gymnastics Festival (Women's Artistic Gymnastics), where she earned a silver medal after four days of competition in the Level 1 and 3 categories. Legacy Gymnastics Club had an impressive overall showing at the festival, with a total medal haul of 25 gold, 31 silver and 15 bronze medals. 'Well done to all gymnasts for a successful long weekend. You looked absolutely stunning and were so well-behaved. We could not be more proud of Legacy Gymnastics. A huge thank you to our coaches and judges for the hard work you put in this past weekend and during the weeks of preparation,' read a statement from Legacy Gymnastics Club. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
21-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Hoërskool Marais Viljoen learners' incredible display of athleticism
Learners from Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School have again proved why their school was declared the sports school of the year 2024 in the Ekurhuleni South District. During school holidays, they competed against other schools. Marais Viljoen's rugby, netball, and athletics teams were among the best during recently held matches and tournaments. Rugby: During the school holidays, the school's rugby team went on tour, and they came back as victors. The U16 rugby team won the Hansie Week Tournament in Mookgophong (formerly known as Naboomspruit), in Limpopo. Their visit saw Hoërskool Marais Viljoen's Josh O'Brien being named the best U16 player of the week. 'These boys showed incredible skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the week. A special shoutout to Josh,' the school said in a statement. Netball: After several rounds of trials, their netball teams' Hlengiwe Ngcobo (U18), Georja Joubert (U17), Za'Nyah Hartley (U15), Alida van Dyk (U17) and Nonhlanhla Sithebe (U15) were all selected to represent Gauteng at national level. The school released a congratulatory statement: 'We would like to congratulate these netball players on their exceptional performance and recognition at provincial level.' Athletics team: Hoërskool Marais Viljoen athletes brought four medals back to Alberton from the recently held SA Schools Athletics Championships in Bloemfontein, Free State. 'Competing against the country's best, they delivered exceptional performances. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, determination, and achievements,' said the school in a statement. Luanne du Plooy placed second in the 200m sprint (U17), Molefe Molefe placed second in the 400m (U17), Ashlynn Norman placed second in long jump (U17), Luanne du Plooy placed third in high jump (U17), Heylinn Nelson placed fourth in the 5000m walk (U15), Brandon Redgard placed fifth in 400m hurdles (U17) Ashlynn Norman placed fifth in the 100m sprint (17) and Janine Berry placed sixth in long jump (U17). Tyran Brooks could not compete due to an injury. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
