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Vaalie breaks SA record in USA

Makes her presence felt in world class line-up.

SASOLBURG – The Makhete family is well known in South African and international hammer-throw circles. Tshepang and Phethisang Makhete have proven themselves over and over again.
Phethisang a former student of HTS Sasolburg made headlines again this month after ving her South African indoor weight throw record to 23.39m at the Tyson Invitational in the United States of America. Competing in a world-class field, she secured a second place representing the University of Illinois.
* Weight throw is like hammer throw but the weight is heavier and the handle shorter.
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Ettienne van Rensburg

Ettienne van Rensburg is an acclaimed journalist with a legacy of award winning work. He is the Editor of Ster South and Sports Editor of Vaalweekblad. Email: ettienne@mooivaal.co.za
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