It was no surprise based on form that NWU javelin star, Jo-Ané van Dyk, took gold at the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Mauritius on Saturday, 11 June.
Van Dyk earned gold in the final with a best attempt of 60.65m to take the African title, with fellow South Africans, McKyla van der Westhuizen taking silver (55.55m) and Jana van Schalkwyk grabbing bronze (54.49m).
Earlier in the week, NWU hammer thrower, Alan Cumming took gold with a distance of 69.13 meter.
In the men’s pole vault, another NWU athlete, Valco van Wyk, shined on the big stage. Van Wyk took bronze, clearing the bar at 4.90m in a final which was won by Algerian athlete Medhi Rouana (5.30m).
With another six medals in the bag, the South Africa remained top of the overall standings with a total of 25 medals (6 golds, 9 silvers, 10 bronze). Kenya is in second place with 5 golds, 2 silvers, 5 bronze. Nigeria is at third position with 4 golds, 2 silvers, 1 bronze. Algeria is on fourth position also with 4 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze.
“It was a well-fought day, with gold in a bag full of other medals. For this, we are grateful to all medalists, coaches, support staff and entire management. Today (12 June( is the last day and we have another chance to ensure that we wrestle the African crown from Kenya,” said James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa.
