Kyle Blignaut will have the SA team's first chance of earning a medal in the shot put on day one.
will be hoping to shine in the men’s shot put final on Saturday night; Antonio Alkana will be eager to make an impact in the 110m hurdles final on Monday night ; Ryan Mphahlele and Tshepo Tshite will be hoping to secure a place in the men’s 1 500m final on Wednesday ; and Marione Fourie and Taylon Bieldt will both want a lane in the women’s 100m hurdles
final on Thursday .Closing out the campaign next weekend, other potential highlights include the men’s 200m final on Friday , with Shaun Maswanganyi, Luxolo Adams and Sinesipho Dambile all competing in the half-lap event, as well as the men’s 4x100m relay final on Saturday evening .medal hope in the women’s 800m final on Sunday’s ninth and last day of competition.
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