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Caster Semenya pays tribute to Gerda Steyn, backs Prudence Sekgodiso to win World Championship gold
Caster Semenya, now focussing on coaching, has sung the praises of Gerda Steyn after another Two Oceans Marathon victory, and Prudence Sekgodiso’s World Indoor Championship title.
Two Oceans highlights: All eyes were on Steyn but Kaptein stole Cape Town's hearts
The 2024 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon saw Gerda Steyn claim a record sixth ultra win, while William Kaptein made Cape Town proud with a historic half marathon victory. Debutants impressed, but the men’s back-to-back ultra streak remains unbroken. Catch the standout moments from SA’s most scenic race weekend.
'Steynless' performance at Two Oceans reiterates Gerda's reign
Gerda Steyn won her sixth consecutive Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon title with a time of 3:29:20, the third-fastest by a woman in the race's history. Despite claims of "luck" from rival Shelmet Muriuki, Steyn's dominant performance and new race strategy reaffirmed her place as the event's champion.
Capetonian William Kaptain makes history after sailing to victory in Two Oceans half-marathon
William Kaptein makes history as the first Capetonian to win the Two Oceans half-marathon since 1998, finishing in an impressive time of 01:04:41 amidst challenging conditions.
Gerda Steyn, Khoarahlane Seutloali triumph at Two Oceans Marathon as 'killer hills' trip up favourites
Khoarahlane Joseph Seutloali stuns the competition with a remarkable victory at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, clocking 3:10:46, while teammate Gerda Steyn secures her sixth consecutive win in the women's race.
Steyn eyes sixth successive Two Oceans victory as rivals gear up for showdown
Gerda Steyn chases her sixth Two Oceans win, with Irvette Van Zyl in pursuit. Defending men’s champion Onalenna Khonkhobe faces stiff competition, including Stephen Mokoka. Expect fierce battles and potential upsets in South Africa’s iconic ultra-marathon.
Cape Town's Two Oceans Marathon: A showdown between Gerda Steyn and Irvette Van Zyl
Cape Town is buzzing with anticipation as five-time champion Gerda Steyn faces rival Irvette Van Zyl in the TotalSports Two Oceans Marathon. After their record-shattering performances in recent years, this showdown between the newly-minted teammates promises another thrilling race as both athletes aim to make history on the iconic 56km route.
COMMENT: Why South Africa’s Marathon Championships are losing their appeal
With both champions absent from the ASA Marathon Championships, questions arise about the event's timing and relevance in South African athletics.
Gerda ‘Smiling Assassin’ Steyn sounds ominous warning for Two Oceans competition
Though the humble giant of road-running in South Africa did not predict a win for herself, she said she aimed to be the best version of herself - which is an intimidating thought for any other elite women’s runner in the race.
Gerda Steyn would ‘love to get SA marathon record back’
SA long-distance star Gerda Steyn has declared that her goal for the 2025 season will be to retain both her Two Oceans Marathon and the Comrades Marathon titles.
Legend Mtolo takes on Comrades Marathon role
Wllie Mtolo, a two-time runner-up of the Comrades Marathon, is determined to restore the race’s reputation as he joins the CMA Board. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the sport, Mtolo aims to address the challenges faced by the marathon and enhance runners’ confidence.
2025 Comrades Marathon: major prize money boost announced
The total prize purse for the 98th Comrades Marathon held on June 8, 2024, has increased to over R7. 6 million.
Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Rebecca Cheptegei
Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the women's marathon during the Paris Olympics last month, succumbed to severe burns on Thursday after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend at her home in Kenya.
Gerda Steyn leads tributes for Uganda’s Rebecca Cheptegei
Gerda Steyn said ‘no one deserved to have their life taken away in such a cruel way’ after fellow marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after being set alight by her boyfriend.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: Cian Oldknow impresses in women’s marathon
Cian Oldknow was the shining star for South Africa in the Paris Olympics women's marathon.
Ryan Mphahlele, Tshepo Tshite up first for Team SA as athletics gets underway on Friday
Ryan Mphahlele and Tshepo Tshite will be the first South Africans in action as the athletics programme for the 2024 Paris Olympics gets underway on Friday.
Job not done yet, says Gerda Steyn as Olympic marathon preparation begins in earnest
Set to represent South Africa in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics, Gerda Steyn could have been forgiven for taking time off from her busy scheduled after winning the Comrades Marathon in record time on June 9.
Kabelo Mulaudzi eager to run like the wind again in Durban
Though he had some brilliant runs at the Johannesburg leg of the popular series as well as at the Hollywoodbets 10K thereafter, the Boxer Athletic Club runner Kabelo Mulaudzi went off the boil quicker than you can say fartlek.
The limitless Gerda Steyn and her Olympic quest
Will the two months of recovery be enough for Gerda Steyn to give her best at the quadrennial showpiece? Steyn certainly believes it’s possible, and her constantly growing list of achievements back up her beliefs.
Ups and downs of latest Comrades
Gerda Steyn was undoubtedly the star of the most recent running of the Comrades. Here, we look at hear brilliant feat, while musing on some disappointing aspects that held the race back.
‘Smiling Assassin’ kills Comrades
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn won her third Comrades on Sunday, smashing the Up-run record with ease.
Gerda in ‘Steynless’ performance
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn won her third Comrades on Sunday, smashing the Up-run record with ease.
LOOK: A glance at the top-10 finishers at the Comrades Marathon
Breaking her own ‘up run’ record, Steyn crossed the line in five hours 49 minutes and 46 seconds (5:49:46). Steyn was over 15 minutes ahead of second-placed international athlete Alexandra Morozova.
Phenomenal Gerda Steyn bags third Comrades Marathon title in record time
It was Gerda Steyn’s third victory in the Comrades Marathon, to go with her triumphs in 2019 and 2023.
Piet Wiersma bags Comrades Marathon victory after agonising 2023 finish
Piet Wiersma of the Netherlands exorcised his demons, after an agonising finish last year, to take victory in the Comrades Marathon on Sunday.