Track & Field
The 2025 Track & Field season is on!
UCT 2024 USSA Team
A big congratulations to our 14 athletes who have proudly defended our UCT colours in their specific events. Their hard work helped us finish 13th out of 19 universities that participated.
This performance improved our current standing by two points higher compared to the 2022 USSA T&F Champs. We managed to accumulate a total of 22 points (overall), 10 points better than last year.
We secured a bronze medal, thanks to our athlete, Katlego Manamela who demonstrated outstanding performance in the men’s senior decathlon. Behind him, Chulumanco Peter and Seth Kleynhans completed the table, and all together bagged a total of 15 points for UCT.
In the women’s side, Usanda Mtwazi gave it her all in the Heptathlon events and managed to get 3 points for the team. In the Shotput category, Alexander von der Walt finished 5th and managed to grab a total of 4 points for the team.
Several other athletes gave their best and proudly defended our UCT colours despite falling short of the finals.
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The Stopwatch
Four UCT men’s 400m athletes proceed to USSA Champs semi-final
The University of Cape Town track and field team had much to celebrate on day 1 of the USSA Track and Field Championships as four of the six 400m athletes entering the heats managed to make their way into the semi-finals.
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UCTAC Gears Up for the Champs
The 2024 WPA Track & Field Season is in full swing with different meets happening throughout the months of February and March.
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2024 USSA T&F Champs, Day 2
USSA Track and Field Champs at Stellenbosch University is underway
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Reflecting on USSA Track & Field Champs
The 2024 USSA Track & Field Champs has concluded. This is an opportunity for us to look back at our overall performance.
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Guide: Joining the club on Peoplesoft
Step 1 Log on Peoplesoft. https://studentsonline.uct.ac.za/psp/students/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&
Step 3 Download consent and Indemnity form and tick agree to proceed. The indemnity form must be sent to sports@uct.ac.za
Step 2 Click on Join Clubs and Societies (Tab).
Step 4 Type ATH to join the main club. The joining fee is R1500 debited on your student account. By joining the main club you get the opportunity to compete in USSA Track & Field Championships and USSA Cross Country Championships.
Step 5 Alternatively, type BOX to join the social club. The joining fee is R700 debited on your student account. When you join the social club, you receive your permanent license, participate in WPA Track & Field Leagues, Road Races, Cross Country but not USSAs.
Step 6 You can also join at UCT Sport Centre. @E11 on the image. Please bring you bank card for payment.
Coaching
Mr Sharief Jefferies
Head Coach
A passionate leader, educator, coach and entrepreneur, who uses his capacity to lead, educate, motivate and to thinking outside the box. Well qualified within the field of sports, coaching and education. Education will always remain my first passion giving back to others. Within the classroom, construction, project management, sales, and coaching people skills are my experiences. Team work and Team leadership abilities are my organizational, administrative, communication and problem-solving capabilities and skills.
Upcoming T&F events
WPA Cross Country Relay
The WPA Cross Country league runs during the winter months with 6 league events and WPACC Championships taking place on a wide variety of courses.
3 May 2025
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Race Walking Grand Prix 2
This event is part of a series aimed at promoting race walking as a sport within the region, offering competitive opportunities for athletes at various levels.
10 May 2025
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WPA Cross Country League 1
The WPA Cross Country league runs during the winter months with 6 league events and WPACC Championships taking place on a wide variety of courses.
10 May 2025
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ABSA CAPE TOWN 10KM
The 10km point to point route is fast and flat, highlights iconic landmarks and boasts magnificent views while featuring lively performances from some of Cape Town’s leading performing arts groups.
11 May 2025
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