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Relays suddenly a viable option for medals for Team SA at Paris Olympics

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Mihlali Xhotyeni, Sinesipho Dambile, Letlhogonolo Moleyane and Benjamin Richardson. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images)
Mihlali Xhotyeni, Sinesipho Dambile, Letlhogonolo Moleyane and Benjamin Richardson. (Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images)

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If there is one thing this year's SA Senior National Track and Field Championships showed, it is that instead of relying on established superstars Wayde van Niekerk and Akani Simbine as medal hopes for the upcoming Olympics, everyone should be focusing on the relays.

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