JAG SuperStars
 


JAG SuperStars are sports men and women who have achieved their goals by always believing in themselves and by never giving up. Each of them dedicates their time and expertise to JAG so that the children get the best advice from the best in the sport.

Here the SuperStars give some great tips on how to reach for the stars!
 
 
 
 

Robbie Fleck

Robert Frank Fleck better known as Robbie is a former rugby union footballer who played at centre for South Africa.

He made his international debut in the Tour of the UK & Ireland in 1998 and went on to make his test debut in 1999 against Italy.

Born: 17 July 1975 in Cape Town

 
 
 
 

Elana Meyer

Elana Meyer is a former long-distance runner from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the 10,000 metre event.

Born: 10 October 1966 in Albertinia

 
 
 
 

Dave Spence

David Spence is the Head Coach of JAGRunners and a mentor to all the other coaches involved with the programme. He has been coaching since 1978, and had been head coach of Pinelands' Athletic Club since 1984 till the end of 2001. Dave has recently launched the Adidas running club where he is the Chairman. He is a qualified Head Coach with many years experience and continues to lecture at many National, Provincial and local coaching courses.

Born: 12 August in Cape Town

 

 
 
 
 

Tegla Loroupe

Tegla Loroupe is a long-distance track and road runner, and a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights, and education.

She holds the world records for 20, 25 and 30 kilometres and previously held the world marathon record. She is the three-time World Half-Marathon champion. She was the first African woman to win the New York City Marathon, which she has won twice. She has won marathons in London and many of other cities.

Born: 09 May 1973 in Kapsait, Kenya

 
 
 
 

Burry Stander

Burry Stander is South Africa’s brightest mountain biking star, he has been involved with Mountain Biking for the last ten years and turned pro in 2006. Burry has recently signed up with SPECIALIZED and will be part of their international team with current Cross Country World Champion Christoph Sauser.

Born: 16 September 1987 in Port Shepston

 

 
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