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Comrades Marathon

Louis Massyn — how to run a life that works

Sport

Louis Massyn — how to run a life that works

By Sulette Ferreira

The Comrades Marathon ‘day of drama’ starring victors Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn

Sport

The Comrades Marathon ‘day of drama’ starring victors Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn

By Yanga Sibembe

South Africa’s Tete Dijana reclaims Comrades title from rival Wiersma, Gerda Steyn dominates women’s race

Sport

South Africa’s Tete Dijana reclaims Comrades title from rival Wiersma, Gerda Steyn dominates women’s race

By Yanga Sibembe

Gerda Steyn and Piet Wiersma eye title defences as Comrades Marathon ‘down run’ comes into sharp focus

South Africa

Gerda Steyn and Piet Wiersma eye title defences as Comrades Marathon ‘down run’ comes into sharp focus

By Yanga Sibembe

Embattled Comrades Marathon Association elects new board boasting ‘young blood and experience’

South Africa

Embattled Comrades Marathon Association elects new board boasting ‘young blood and experience’

By Yanga Sibembe

After months of turmoil, Comrades Marathon body hopes to get new board across the finish line

Sport

After months of turmoil, Comrades Marathon body hopes to get new board across the finish line

By Yanga Sibembe

Gerda Steyn exemplifies the heart and soul of road running in SA

South Africa

Gerda Steyn exemplifies the heart and soul of road running in SA

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

‘It is the best day of my life’ — Gerda Steyn after breaking another Comrades Marathon record

South Africa

‘It is the best day of my life’ — Gerda Steyn after breaking another Comrades Marathon record

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Steyn and Dijana look to make history as Comrades ups prize money

South Africa

Steyn and Dijana look to make history as Comrades ups prize money

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Efforts to replace plastic water sachets in running races gather pace

South Africa

Efforts to replace plastic water sachets in running races gather pace

By Julia Evans

Barry Holland — a South African ultramarathon legend’s devoted journey

South Africa

Barry Holland — a South African ultramarathon legend’s devoted journey

By Sulette Ferreira

Eight million members worldwide and counting — Parkrun thriving again in SA after lockdown hiatus

South Africa

Eight million members worldwide and counting — Parkrun thriving again in SA after lockdown hiatus

By Mark Heywood