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Mothibi predicts fast race as Steyn talks about the record. 97th Comrades is here!
According to Edward Mothibi the 2024 Comrades Marathon has assembled its strongest field yet. The much appreciated 85,91km race from...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 8, 20242 min read
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'I'm aiming to be in the top three' - Rufus Photo ready for Comrades
When Rufus Photo lines up for this year's Comrades Marathon on Sunday (9 June) he will have many ambitions in mind, chief amongst them...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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'I made a huge mistake last year' - Mphakathi ready for second bite at Comrades cherry
South African long distance sensation Ntsindiso Mphakathi admits that a lack of Comrades Marathon experience was the determining factor...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Gelant qualifies for Olympics on World Rankings and targets another sub 28 at Absa DURBAN 10K
Moments after winning the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon on Sunday, Elroy Gelant announced that his mercurial performances over the...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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'I'm confident' - Broodryk ready for Up Run debut
With less than a week left to go before the 97th of the Comrades Marathon, South African Ultra-marathon star Adele Broodryk will line up...

Thathe Msimango
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Kelehe welcomes increase in Comrades Prize Money as Cell C pumps in the cash
As one of the most vocal critics of the decrease in the Comrades Marathon prize money in 2022, Gift Kelehe has welcomed the Comrades...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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'It wasn't easy' - Another SA title as Gelant triumphs at tenth edition of NMB Half Marathon
Ten years after winning his first Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title, Elroy Gelant turned back the hands of time with another...
Mosibodi Whitehead
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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'The training is very measured' - Another SA Record for Wildschutt
On a night when Ethiopia's Hagos Gebrhiwet ran within 90 seconds of the world record to win the men's 5000m at the Oslo Diamond League in...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 31, 20243 min read
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'It's just a matter of discipline and determination' - Busisiwe Chamane on becoming a top runner
While all eyes will be focused on the likes of Tadu Nare and Glenrose Xaba at the sharp end of the field, the Nelson Mandela Bay Half...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 30, 20242 min read
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Mosiako targets consistency at NMB Half Marathon
"Consistency, consistency, consistency," is what Thabang Mosiako will be aiming to achieve when lines up to defend his national title at...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 28, 20242 min read
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'After that Comrades victory, my life changed completely' - Sipho Ngomane reflects on that special day in 2005
In the build up to 2005 Comrades Marathon, there were too many names being thrown around as contenders for the men's title. The strongest...

Thathe Msimango
May 24, 20243 min read
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Sehohle geared up for Comrades debut
After announcing his decision to step up to the ultra marathon distance, Flavio Sehohle will be among the athletes lining up for the...

Thathe Msimango
May 23, 20242 min read
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'My coach always said this would happen' - Mkhwanazi targets NMB Half Marathon after Absa RUN YOUR CITY success
If 2023 was his breakthrough year, then 2024 is proving to be even better for Bongelani Mkhwanazi. That's because the top runner who...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 22, 20242 min read
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CMA urges more runners to join and have a say in Comrades decision-making. Deadline - 30 June
Whether its debates over the cutoff times or concerns over the use of the logo, one thing has come out clearly in the lead up to the 2024...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 21, 20242 min read
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'That's the territory of being in the final' - Sepeng explains Sekgodišo's 1:57 Diamond League success
"It was hell. I wanted to come out after 3km. I was out of breath. I couldn't push anymore. The wind was too much for me. But it's not my...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 20, 20242 min read
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'I thought my running was over' - Jenna Challenor on life, sickness and Comrades 2024
Comrades Marathon multiple gold medalist Jenna Challenor describes her absence from the road as something she needed to do to heal and...

Thathe Msimango
May 17, 20243 min read
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'I love running again' - Akani 'Mr Cool' Simbine is back and says things will be different this time
Something is different about Akani Simbine and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that he...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 16, 20243 min read
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Mabhida chosen to lead athletics development in KZNA
Prominent South African Athletics coach Xolani Mabhida believes his latest appointment as Co-ordinator of coaches at KwaZulu-Natal...

Thathe Msimango
May 14, 20242 min read
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GELANT clocks maiden Sub 28 as Langat and Chepkorir make it two from two at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Elroy Gelant continued his mercurial form with yet another magical performance at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series. After grabbing second...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 12, 20242 min read
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Mashele to challenge Kenyans as Chepkorir targets record pace at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
With a world class lineup of elite athletes including Kenya’s Diana Chepkorir, who is one of only seventeen women to have broken 30...
Mosibodi Whitehead
May 11, 20243 min read
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