Follow the journey of inspiring runners at the 97th Comrades Marathon in Durban, including a miraculous comeback and a first-time amputee participant!
The 97th Comrades Marathon kicked off in Durban, attracting over 20,000 athletes for the challenging up-run to Pietermaritzburg. Among the participants are 60 brave individuals from Stellenbosch University raising funds for a noble cause. Noteworthy stories include 19 runners who raised over R160,000 for Kids with Cancer and a dedicated supporter running for the PMB Homeless Network. One remarkable return is Jenna Challenor, defying the odds to line up at the start despite setbacks earlier in the year.
As the 97th edition of the Comrades Marathon unfolds, anticipation builds for the top contenders set to compete on race day. Gift Kelehe, a legend in Comrades history, prepares for his final competitive run, leaving a lasting legacy in the race's lore. Another standout is the inspiring amputee runner Travis Warwick-Oliver, showcasing that determination knows no bounds. The event is not just a race; it's a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity.
Jenna Challenor's return to the Comrades Marathon after facing challenges earlier in the year has been described as a 'miracle,' highlighting the resilience and determination of the human spirit. The Comrades Marathon is not only a test of physical endurance but also a platform for raising funds and awareness for noble causes, uniting athletes in a shared goal of making a positive impact. The event continues to inspire and uplift, showcasing the power of community and the triumph of the human will.
DURBAN - The 97th Comrades Marathon is underway in Durban with over 20,000 athletes participating in the up-run to Pietermaritzburg.
WE'RE OFF! Incredible scenes in Durban and Comrades 2024 is a go! There are South African flags waving everywhere and visible emotion from the runners during ...
Running almost 90km uphill from Durban to Pietermaritzburg is no mean feat, but for 60 Stellenbosch University (SU) staff, students and alumni, the Comrades ...
Nineteen dedicated runners in the Comrades Marathon have raised over R160,000 for Rainbows and Smiles, a charity supporting.
“I am completing the marathon tomorrow to raise funds and awareness for the PMB Homeless Network, as homelessness is an issue I care about deeply,” Wells said.
Jenna Challenor would have called you a liar had you told her at the beginning of the year that she would be toeing the Comrades Marathon start line on ...
With the highly-anticipated 97th edition of the Comrades Marathon set to take place this Sunday, Hollywoodbets Sports looks at 10 of the top contenders for ...
Gift Kelehe - the name has become so synonymous with the Comrades Marathon that the idea of him no longer racing is somewhat unfathomable.
Jenna Challenor crawls to the finish during the 2022 Comrades Marathon at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Image: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images.
“Anything is possible” says first time Comrades Marathon runner who had his leg amputated four years ago. Travis Warwick-Oliver (31) from Hilton, ...
Wiersma said he felt strong from the start. "It was a good race," he said. THE FLYING DUTCHMAN Nedbank Elite Runner ...
This year's total prize money has been upped by an astounding R1.364,000 to a total of R4.092,000. This includes the R50,000 Hot Spot award offered to the first ...
The 97th Comrades Marathon got underway in Durban with over 20000 athletes participating in the up-run to Pietermaritzburg.
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Dutchman Piet Wiersma proved too strong for his rivals on Polly Shortts, the last big climb of the Comrades Marathon, as he won the up run in ...
A runner from Russia, Aleksai Beresnev, is leading the men's race in the 2024 Comrades Marathon...
The 97th Comrades Marathon begins in earnest in South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal as 20 600 athletes take part in this year's Up Run.
She finished the race in 5:49:46. Steyn has had a watershed year and is the current record holder of the Comrades uprun and down run distance.
The spectator stands are quickly filling up at the Scottsville Race Course, the finish line for the 2024 Comrades Marathon.
In her third ultra-marathon record time of the year, Gerda Steyn smashed her own Comrades Marathon record time by nearly 10 minutes on Sunday morning.
It was a spectacular finish to the 85.91km 2024 Comrades Marathon up-run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban for Dutchman Piet Wiersma, who finished in 5:25:00 ...
Dutchman Piet Wiersma rose from obscurity to win the 2024 Comrades Marathon while Gerda Steyn won the ladies race on Sunday.
Dutchman Piet Wiersma proved too strong for his rivals on Polly Shortts, the last big climb of the Comrades Marathon, as he won the Up run in ...
The 2024 Comrades Marathon attracted runners from all over the world and delivered a magical day.
After proving yet again why she's “the queen of Comrades Marathon” by winning this gruelling 85km race for a third time in a row to pocket just over R2m in ...
Ultramarathon athlete Gerda Steyn scooped her third Comrades Marathon title in record time on Sunday.
Piet Wiersma of the Netherlands and Gerda Steyn from South Africa won the 97th edition of the Ultimate Human Race, an up-run from Durban to ...
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has congratulated Comrades Marathon champions, Piet Wiersma of the Netherlands and South Africa's Gerda Steyn, ...
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Four Mamelodi Sundowns technical members were among thousands who completed the 85.91km Comrades Marathon race on Sunday.
Acting Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Maropene Ramokgopa has congratulated all participants and organisers of the 2024 Comrades Marathon on a ...
Popularly known as the “ultimate human race”, the 103rd edition of this epic endurance race took place in KwaZulu Natal on Sunday, 9 June 2024. South African ...
After falling in love with the Comrades Marathon in his maiden participation in 2023, Dutch-born runner Piet Wiersma knew he had to do everything in his ...
Steyn's triumph was the highlight of the event, as she crossed the line in 5:49:46, more than nine minutes inside her "up" run record of 5:58:53 set in ...