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50km ultramarathon record holder, Irvette van Zyl, was forced out of the women’s marathon at the Olympic Games due to fitness struggles. Photo: Irvette van Zyl (Instagram)

Irvette van Zyl Grateful for Olympics Participation

Nonto Nothana August 8, 2021

Marathon runner, Irvette van Zyl, thanks South Africa for supporting her Olympic Games participation as she was not able to complete the women’s marathon race

South Africa’s Irvette van Zyl, who started the race as a pace runner at the 50km ultramarathon, crossed the finish line at 3:04:23 to break the record and become the first South African female to break the 50km IAU World record. Photo: SA Breaking News (Twitter)

Irvette van Zyl Smashes World Record at 50km Ultramarathon

gsport Contributor May 24, 2021

Irvette van Zyl crossed the finish line at 3:04:23 to set a new record as the first South African female to break the 50km IAU

Gerda Steyn pictured with marathon running legends Nick Bester and Bruce Fordyce in 2015 on the night before her first Comrades Marathon. Photo: Gerda Steyn (Facebook)

Gerda Steyn’s First Ever Comrades Marathon Experience

Celine Abrahams January 6, 2021

As athletes prepare for the 2021 Comrades Marathon this June, champion South African runner Gerda Steyn takes a trip down memory lane to the night

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