South African swimming has found itself a rather intriguing ripple in the water. Four-time Olympic medallist Tatjana Smith, formerly Schoenmaker, is returning to competition at next week’s SA Short Course Championships, and suddenly the 25m…
The Comrades Marathon has officially launched its 2027 centenary edition, marking a significant milestone for South African sport and global ultramarathon running. With the entry cap increased to 28,000, a new finish venue at the Kings Park Rugby Precinct, unchanged entry fees and the campaign The Greatest Story Ever Run, the 100th edition is set to become the largest in the race’s history. Entries open on 25 August 2026, beginning a nine-month countdown to the 13 June 2027 Down Run.
The 99th Comrades Marathon produced many remarkable stories on the road from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 14 June 2026. Few captured the imagination quite like the journeys of 84-year-old Johannes Mosehla and 20-year-old Bailey…
Fresh from smashing one of South African sport’s most enduring records, newly crowned Comrades Marathon champion George Kusche revealed he turned to double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for inspiration. Join The Athlete…
Last year left bruises deeper than tired legs. This year carries the scent of redemption. Four-time Olympian Irvette van Zyl will toe the line for her second Comrades Marathon carrying a suitcase packed with hard…
On Sunday morning, Durban will hand the baton to Pietermaritzburg and 85.777km kilometres of asphalt will begin whispering promises, lies and legends. The Comrades Marathon rarely crowns a champion through reputation alone. It demands a…
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.
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.”
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…
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.
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