As a country with an ingrained aptitude for sporting excellence, it’s no surprise that South Africa is the proud home of athletes who hold several of the world’s most prestigious sports records. Have a look at some of the pioneers of their field who broke records and shaped the global sporting world with a protea on their chests.
 

It won’t be easy to match the euphoria of last weekend’s Durban July extravaganza, but the mid-winter meetings at Turffontein (Saturday) and Scottsville (Sunday) have both attracted big, competitive fields, which may well bring big exotic payouts to the table.
 

No.2 seed Rafael Nadal will attempt to reach his third Grand Slam final of 2022 when he locks horns with Nick Kyrgios at the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday, July 8.
 

Wales will be looking to square the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series when they face South Africa in the second test at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday, July 9.
 

Justin Thomas will be eager to secure his second win on the PGA Tour this year by winning the Genesis Scottish Open trophy.
 

Max Verstappen will be determined to make history by becoming the first driver to win the Austrian Grand Prix a record four times.