Xaba’s historic fourth Spar Grand Prix crown sealed in grandmother’s embrace
Glenrose “Supercharger” Xaba made history with a fourth SPAR Grand Prix title in Johannesburg, where 15,000 women ran and elite athletes stood against GBV.
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15 000 women pause for GBV victims at Spar10K showdown in Jozi
The SPAR Grand Prix goes down to the wire in Johannesburg on Sunday. Glenrose “Supercharger” Xaba is chasing a historic fourth title, but Cacisile Sosibo starts the final race with a 10-point lead. Before the racing begins, 15,000 women will stand together in silence to honour victims of gender-based violence and femicide.
Gerda Steyn will lead the moment of silence before joining the 10km field.
Gerda Steyn set for Mangaung 10K homecoming
Gerda Steyn is coming home. 🏃♀️🔥The seven-time Two Oceans and five-time Comrades champion will make her Free State racing debut at the inaugural #Mangaung10K on 25 October. 32:24 is her 10km PB. The question is what she can unleash after another monster ultra season.
Exclusive: Gerda Steyn shares insights into her 2026 Comrades Marathon preparation
Gerda Steyn heads into the 2026 Comrades Marathon with confidence, meticulous preparation and a deep love for the Up Run. In an exclusive interview, the four-time champion explains why patience, strength and smart pacing remain her greatest weapons as another piece of history beckons.
No pressure, no panic as Hollywood AC backs its stars for Comrades glory
Hollywood Athletics Club manager Manfred Seidler has made his message clear ahead of the Comrades Marathon: perform to the best of your ability and let the race unfold. With Tete Dijana, Gerda Steyn, Edward Mothibi, Johannes Makgetla and Ruben Mosiane in the Purple Team, Hollywood has the depth to challenge for individual and team honours.
Gerda Steyn’s message ahead of 2026 Comrades Up Run
South African Olympian and ultra-marathon legend Gerda Steyn says: “Comrades will always humble you at some point in the journey.The hardest moments are often where the race truly begins mentally. Sometimes all it takes is one reminder to keep moving forward.”
Comrades Marathon 2026: Top contenders chase record prize purse
PIETERMARITZBURG – The road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg has always had a voice. On Sunday, that voice will roar again as 21,677 runners answer the call of the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon, an…
Smiling Assassin chases another date with destiny on Comrades’ shortest Up Run
Gerda Steyn’s record book already reads like a marathoner’s fairy tale written in permanent ink. The 36-year-old has conquered Comrades four times, claimed an unprecedented seven consecutive Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon titles and shattered records with the enthusiasm of a runner splashing through puddles on a rainy training run.
Gerda Steyn could turn short Comrades 85.7km into a record-breaking R2M run
The road from Durban to Pietermaritzburg has always felt like a long conversation between legs and lungs. In 2026, that conversation may run a little shorter and a lot faster. The Comrades Marathon has confirmed…
Gerda Steyn’s stamp of approval for men’s Two Oceans Ultra Marathon winner Arthur Jantjies
Arthur Jantjies’ journey from Hopetown to becoming the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD champion is a story of altitude training, quiet belief and perfect execution. For the 25-year-old from Hopetown in the Northern…