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On Friday, 23 January 2026, we held our annual interhouse athletics meet - a day that delivered top-quality athletics. Our athletes really set the track on fire, and five existing records were broken, including an impressive record that has stood since 1972 and was remembered by many members of the community.
Congratulations to all our athletes. Your hard work, perseverance and dedication have certainly paid off, and we look forward to a promising athletics season with great excitement.
The grade groups were once again divided into colourful countries this year, which provided excellent spirit and entertainment. Four groups of cheerleaders had the crowd on their feet, with the Grade 8's and Grade 9's representing South Africa, while the Grade 10's found themselves in Egypt. The Grade 11's were the proud representatives of America, and the Grade 12's fueled the energetic and infectious spirit of Brazil.
After a day consisting of competition, teamwork and spirit, the Grade 10's were declared the winners of the grade athletics with an impressive 704 points.
Individual Awards:
Junior Victor Ludorum:
•Bernard van Blerk – 1758 points
Junior Victrix Ludorum:
•Jana Hall – 2022 points
Senior Victor Ludorum:
•Marnu Hancke – 2374 points
Senior Victrix Ludorum:
•Edunette Kriel – 2224 points
Best Athletes of the Day:
Best Track Athlete:
•Boy: Zander Coetzer – 2088 points
•Girl: Edunette Kriel – 2224 points
Best Field Athlete:
•Boy: Marnu Hancke – 2374 points
•Girl: Liliana Janse van Rensburg – 1988 points
New Records:
•Leigh-Grant Tiemie improved the u/14 long jump record of 5.57m (set in 2025 by Angelo Mtwazi) to 5.69m.
•Marnu Hancke improved the u/17 discus record of 46.92m (set in 2012 by Erik Prinsloo) to an excellent 55.24m, as well as the u/17 shot put record of 14.50m (set in 2012 by Erik Prinsloo) to 17.19m.
•Jaco van der Westhuyzen improved the u/19 100m record of 10.90s (set in 1972 by C. Naudé) to 10.50s, as well as the u/19 200m record of 22.70s (set in 1979 by H. Coetzee) to 21.62s.