Galaletsang Mekgoe Confident of Improved Run at This Sunday’s Comrades Marathon
Galaletsang Mekgoe holds the record as the best black woman Comrades finisher ever, after her fifth-place finish in the event last year. She looks to improve on her finish at this Sunday’s race.
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Jenna Challenor Lauds SuperSport and Comrades for Dedicated Women’s Channel
For the first time ever, there will be a second channel dedicated to showing the women’s race at this year’s Comrades Marathon on SuperSport. Two-time gold medallist Jenna Challenor, who is part of the commentary team, says the move will help unearth female talent.
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2023 Comrades Marathon Prize Purse Increases to R4.31million
The Comrades Marathon Association has revealed an increase in this year’s prize purse to a substantial amount of R4.31million, which is a 90% increase on last year’s R2.27million.
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Comrades Marathon Association Announce First Ever Women’s Boot Camp
The Comrades Marathon Association announces the first ever Women’s Boot Camp, aimed at catering for female athletes, assisting them to stay in top shape and keeping them motivated and inspired to take on The Ultimate Human Race.
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Adele Broodryk: “Next Year I’m Coming Back for the Win”
Adele Broodryk was the first South African woman to cross the Comrades Marathon finish line says she is fired up to come back for the title next year.
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Irvette van Zyl Ready for Nedbank Runified
Returning to the course where she broke the ultra-marathon world record, Nedbank Running Club’s Irvette van Zyl reveals she is stronger than the performance she showcased last year’s Runified Breaking Barriers 50km race.
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Poppy Ntshongwana Smashes 100 Runs in 100 Days
South African Radio DJ and Events MC, Poppy Ntshongwana, has completed 100 runs in 100 days, displaying immense discipline and commitment, as she incorporates an active lifestyle into her daily routine. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her fitness journey #gsportFitness
Ann Ashworth Shares Passion to Develop Future Ultra-Distance Stars
Former Comrades Marathon champion, Ann Ashworth, is using her passion for running to improve women’s participation in the sport, particularly in ultra-distances as she has joined KwaZulu-Natal athletics club, Phantane.
Mr Price Sport Signs Four-Year Kit Deal with Team SA
Mr Price Sport together with South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee announce a multi-year, multi-Games partnership, which will make the sportswear retailer the official apparel sponsor of Team South Africa.
Gerda Steyn’s First Ever Comrades Marathon Experience
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 before her first ultra race in 2015
Tyron Barnard Honours Call to Promote Women’s Sport
Award-winning sports journalist and founder of All things Jabu, Tyron Barnard, is eager to inspire young girls to follow their sporting dreams by covering the successful stories of current women in sport.
Ironman Nick Bester Using Second Chance at Life to Open Doors for Female Athletes
“I believe that women have the same rights as men to follow and pursue their dreams,” reveals Comrades Marathon icon, Nick Bester. He plans to use the next years of his life to develop future female athletes. Bester recently suffered a brutal assault while training in Magaliesberg.