Glenrose Xaba will lead the SA women’s senior team at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships to be held in Tallahassee, Florida in the USA, on 10 January 2026.
In the women’s 10km race, SA 10km record holder Xaba will line up alongside training partner Karabo Mailula (the winner of the ASA trials), Cacisile Sosibo, Kyla Jacobs, marathon runner Cian Oldknow and Zanele Maisa.
In the senior 4x2km mixed relay, South Africa women will be represented by Karabo More and Carina Viljoen.
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The junior women’s 6km event consists of Ithuteng Khiba, Lara Stander, Lara van der Merwe, Andrea Steynberg, Omaatla Dikao and Leandri Pretorius.
“We are happy to announce the final team for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships,” said President of Athletics South Africa, James Moloi.
“This team represents the best of South African athletics during selection. We are confident that they will give it their best on the international stage.”
Athletics South Africa President, James Moloi
“As we prepare for this prestigious event, I want to encourage all South Africans to come together and support our team. Let’s show our athletes that we believe in them and are behind them every step of the way. I have no doubt that they will put up a strong fight and make our country proud.”
Women’s 10km Team
Glenrose Xaba
Karabo Mailula
Cacisile Sosibo
Kyla Jacobs
Cian Oldknow
Zanele Maisa
Junior Women’s 6km Team
Ithuteng Khiba
Lara Stander
Lara van der Merwe
Andrea Steynberg
Omaatla Dikao
Leandri Pretorius
Women in the Senior 4x2km Mixed Relay Team
Karabo More
Carina Viljoen
Original Copy: Athletics SA, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: SA 10km record holder Glenrose Xaba headlines the Senior Women’s Team for the World Athletics Cross Country Champs in Tallahassee on 10 January 2026. Photo: Cecilia van Bers
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