Comrades

Edward Mothibi, who won the 94th Comrades Marathon, is one of the elite runners looking for top honours on Sunday. Image: Anesh Debiky/Gallo Images).

And with good reason too given that she came very close to smashing the 50km Om Die Dam record when she won it in 3:23:48. Add the likes of her veteran teammates Charne Bosman and Jenna Challenor as well as Fikile Mbuthuma of Nedbank to the mix and you have a recipe for a very competitive women’s race. But will she have the legs to withstand the longest distance she’s ever run and surprise all the experienced runners?

Tete Morena Dijana broke away from up run Comrades Marathon champion Edward Mothibi just before the 45th cutting to register a victory that is sure to ...

But when Dijana made a go for it at Westwood Mall just before the 45th cutting, and the race was then over as a contest. And once they left the rest of the bunch, the men from Mahikeng in the North West province appeared to be on a Sunday morning long run as they cruised towards the finish. A security guard at the North West University, the 34-year-old was among the favourites given his scintillating run at the Nedbank Runified 50km race in Gqeberha where he finished second behind world record breaker Stephen Mokoka.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Tete Morena Dijana has become a new household name after winning the 2022 Comrades Marathon, became the latest winner of the race ...

The world governing body for Athletics stoked controversy when it revised the qualification times athletes need to meet to qualify for the event. sleep two hours then go for his run ♂" Respect for Tete Morena Dijana. "Winner of the #Comrades2022 Never let your circumstances define you in life. I have been through a lot. "It means a lot.

The two 2022 Comrades Marathon winners in South Africa's Tete Dijana and Russian Alexandra Morozova came into the race on the back of different challenges.

The race also belongs to Mafikeng because the last two winners are from there." "I don't have any words. "It means a lot to me because I have been through a lot because before the race, something happened to me and I had to go to the psychologist.

Sport, like many other sectors, was heavily affected by the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Comrades Marathon Association had no choice but to scrap ...

“We have had a few sponsors who stood by us in hard times. Needless to say, athletes were not too pleased when the association made the announcement about the prize money purse. With many businesses affected by the economic fallout of the pandemic, the Comrades lost some of its sponsors. Both the 2020 and 2021 races had to be cancelled after the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the world. “The Comrades Marathon teaches us discipline, dedication and devotion on a whole other level. It was the first time since World War 2 that the race had not taken place.

Controversial Russian runner Alexandra Morozova stunned the women's race of the Comrades Marathon by winning it ahead of her more fancied rivals on Sunday.

She held on to the perimeter advertising railings and seemed to have rediscovered her energy. On the eve of the race Morozova But she then crumbled again before the finish line and had to crawl until the finish to rapturous applause from the crowd.

Dijana won in a time of 05:30:36. He clinched first place ahead of defending champion, Edward Mothibi. This after the pair shared a number of kilometres running ...

THE amazing support of spectators is one aspect that makes the Comrades Marathon an iconic road race. Each year, communities come out in their numbers, ...

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SOUTH Africa's Tete Dijana won the Comrades Marathon on Sunday crossing the finish line at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in a time of 05:30:38.

[runners from 70 nations](https://northglennews.co.za/292377/comrades-marathon-to-welcome-runners-from-70-nations/) around the world competing in the race. [Comrades Marathon website](https://www.comrades.com/). [Local news](https://northglennews.co.za/category/news-headlines/local-news/) [Sport](https://northglennews.co.za/category/sports-news/) SOUTH Africa’s Tete Dijana won the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, crossing the finish line at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in a time of 05:30:38. Race officials measured and confirmed the official distance of this year’s Comrades Marathon down run at 89.885km. At the last Comrades Marathon, Tete Dijana finished 50th, today he walks away as a CHAMPION 🏆

Athletes participating in the epic ultra-marathon are passing through the suburb of Hillcrest in large numbers.

Those runners who do not reach that point before the cut-off time will be unable to complete the marathon. A roar of verbal encouragement and clapping welcome the runners as they hurry past on their way into the city of Durban. The Comrades Marathon route goes through the middle of the Hillcrest, some kilometres after the halfway point at Drummond.

Russian runner Alexandra Morozova is leading the women in what's known as the Ultimate Human Race. Athletes are on the road to Durban in the 95^th edition of the ...

We’re really proud that we’re able to put the book together and also very honoured that Comrades entrusted Steve and I do this book,” explains Morgan. Morgan says the book outlines how far the Marathon has come since it started. South African male runner, Tete Dijana, has won the 2022 Comrades Marathon.

Despite losing out on first place, the 2019 ultramarathon champion said he was happy his training partner pulled away at 45th Cutting to make dazzling ...

I tried to maintain the pace, and it was only when I was reaching the stadium that my confidence grew. “For the race, the coach gave us strict advice on what we must do. “We talked along the way, and we kept checking who was coming for us. “We had a wonderful training camp, thanks to our great coach Dave Adams. I was not right with the last 10km to go, and I am happy that Tete decided to go. I am happy that he won the race.”

Adele Broodryk has credited her fantastic Comrades Marathon debut run to the great support she enjoys from her family.

As long as they are on board and dreaming with me, the sky is the limit.” I am a full-time worker and a full-time mom as well as a runner. My main concern was that being August, we would run into a head wind. There are lots of lessons that I took from this race today. They are making it possible for me. Juggling all those is not easy, and I am lucky to have them with me and their love.”

Though he has received a big financial shot in the arm via his fantastic 2022 Comrades Marathon victory Tete Morena Dijana has no plans to quit his job as a ...

When they [Dijana and Mothibi] broke away I was not ready and I let them go because I wanted to run at my own pace. “Yes, I am happy I am more than happy. “I feel great.

Russia's Alexandra Morozova has won the 2022 Comrades Marathon, capping off an emotional weekend that started with her being barred from competing in the race.

On his current pace, he will finish the race in less than 5 hours. He's loved every second, celebrating with supporters like he has already won the thing! The start was emotional. It's been a highly entertaining morning. 4h ago It was a tactical masterclass from Dijana, who crossed the line in 05:30:38. 1h ago "That was the Ultimate Human Race. 3h ago 2h ago 18m ago 37m ago

Adele Broodryk has credited her fantastic Comrades Marathon debut run to the great support she enjoys from her family.

I am a full-time worker and a full-time mom as well as a runner. As long as they are on board and dreaming with me, the sky is the limit.” My main concern was that being August, we would run into a head wind.

South Africa's Tete Dijana, who works as a security guard, won the men's leg of the Comrades Marathon, while Russian runner Alexandra Morozova triumphed in ...

It was my turn to take the win this year.” “That was the ultimate human race. It was one of my dreams [to win this marathon]. From the women’s race, with defending champion Gerda Steyn absent, it was Russian Alexandra Morozova who claimed first position. We are people who have the capacity to endure and turnaround our lives no matter the challenges confronting us,” said Premier Maape. As the first runner (and first South African) to grace the iconic Durban stadium packed with a couple thousand expectant spectators, the 34-year-old pocketed an additional R100,000.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon has handed the province a much-needed financial boost.

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Alexandra Morozova was delighted to win the Comrades Marathon after taking the organisation to court in order to allow Russian runners to participate.

I enjoyed the race even in the last 10km. A fellow runner attempted to help her only to be dissuaded by another and Challenor crawled her way over the line to rapturous applause from the crowd. And the wind was against me in the last 10km. I plan to participate in the race again.” Granted, she continuously glanced behind her towards the end just to make sure she had the title in the bag. “I am very emotional and sorry for any inconvenience that I caused before the race.

The premier congratulated thousands of athletes at the finish line at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on Sunday.

The premier congratulated thousands of athletes at the finish line at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday. The premier congratulated thousands of athletes at the finish line at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on Sunday. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube and all members of the provincial executive Council encouraging runners who are taking part in the 89km Comrades Marathon.KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov)

The Nedbank Running Club athlete, who finished 50th in the 2019 race, lived up to his pre-race promise that he would ace the 2022 ultra-marathon. A late bloomer ...

Scores of supporters gathered at Drummond the half-point of the Comrades Marathon to cheer on runners. For some runners they were excited as they beat the ...

“I was here at 6.30am to support the runners because we have been waiting for this moment. “There’s a massive crowd here and it’s great to see people supporting their friends and loved ones for the Comrades Marathon. However, I will come back, I will work harder and never again will I allow myself to fall short at the cut-off point at Drummond.” It’s just awesome to be here among all these Comrades Marathon supporters. This is the greatest test of endurance and just to feel the camaraderie is incredible. However, when I got to 40km I had the energy to keep going.

Sunday's 2022 Comrades Marathon was the ultimate reminder of exactly why this gruelling event is accepted as one of the most uniquely South African dates on ...

Mzamo Mthembu died after he was airlifted to a hospital in Westville. THE Hollywoodbets Athletics Club has expressed its sadness over the death of one of its ...

We send condolences to the entire Mthembu family, his friends, and of course his fellow running colleagues at the Hollywoodbets Athletics Club. He was running the Comrades Marathon yesterday when he had complications along the route and collapsed in Pinetown. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Hollywoodbets Athletics Club athlete Mzamo Mthembu (from our club’s Toti branch).