Comrades and UTCT – a new “double”?
Bongmusa Mthembu signals victory in the 2019 Two Oceans marathon. Photo: Stephen Granger
Winning a single title in sport is always impressive but many top athletes enjoy the challenge of linking a series of wins, to create a notable "double",...
Fast pace as Kenyans win in Siena, South African women’s record shattered by Steyn.
Kenyans Eric Kiptanui and Angela Tanui took line honours in impressive style at the Xiamen Marathon and Tuscan Training Camp Elite Race in Italy on Sunday morning (April 11) while South African Gerda Steyn, smashed the South African national...
Gerda Steyn’s ultra-long route to Japan
It’s 13 786 km from Durban, South Africa, to Sapporo, Japan, but Gerda Steyn will attempt to bridge the distance between the Comrades and the Olympics marathons with a few strides next Saturday, 7 August, as she goes to the...
Morocco’s Elazzaoui ends the season on a “vertical” high
Leading Moroccan trail athlete, Elhousine Elazzaoui ended his season on a high with victory on Saturday 30 October in a vertical kilometre (VK) race and a second position in the final SkyRace of the year in Italy.
The Limone Extreme...
Golden Trail Championship Stage 3 – no technical ascent due to weather conditions; faster...
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Golden Trail Championship Stage 3 - no technical ascent due to weather conditions; faster track favours leaders
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Mount Pico beckoned briefly but the technical ascent was not to...
Coach Jacques and Stellenbosch – building a positive distance running legacy
Stellenbosch has a well-deserved reputation of being home to some of the biggest names in distance running in South Africa. Chances of bumping into some of the country’s running legends on a stroll through the town are good –...