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Athletes count costs as Covid-19 spreads

Article Zodwa Ndaba - 27 Apr 2020

Comrades winner Bong’musa Mthembu cannot compete because of Covid-19 but is fortunate that he can survive financially. Others are not as lucky as their sources of income have dried up

Gerda Steyn: From the Comrades to the Olympics

Article Eyaaz Matwadia - 21 Feb 2020

The runner smashed her personal best in 2019, and will feel confident going to Tokyo in August

Who said running is free?

Article Tebogo Tshwane & Luke Feltham - 28 Sep 2018

In a sport in which there’s no option but to put in the work to get fit, time can be the biggest cost

‘Fluke’ winner may miss next Comrades

Article Luke Feltham - 21 Sep 2018

After disproving her own doubts – and the doubts of others – Ann Ashworth’s triumph may not be enough to keep her in the race

Sporting scams: Who’s fooling who?

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Oct 2016

It’s hard not to admire the miscreants who have taken faking it to the next level.

Comrades winner sets sights on Olympics

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Jul 2015

Caroline Wöstmann, winner of the 2015 Comrades and Two Oceans ultra-races, has set herself the new challenge of qualifying for the Olympic marathon.

South Africa runs to a clean sweep at the Comrades

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Jun 2015

For the first time since 1992, South Africa has male and female gold winners in the Comrades Marathon.

What’s up, Comrades?

Article Staff Reporter - 28 May 2015

There are no clear favourites for this year's up run but there is no lack of serious challengers.

Running away from pain was first step to Comrades greatness

Article Staff Reporter - 28 May 2015

Former Comrades runner Jackie Meckler, now in his eighties, reminisces his five wins.

How running junkies find their next fix

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Dec 2014

Runners live by a guide that describes every race in the land - and there's at least one every weekend.

Greenwood stuns Russians to take gold

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Jun 2014

Briton Eleanor Greenwood has broken the Russian stronghold on the Comrades by becoming the first athlete outside eastern Europe in 11 years to win.

Comrades veteran back for more

Article Staff Reporter - 29 May 2014

Scottish runner John Sneddon got hooked on the race in 1993 and has run the ultramarathon every year since.

Local hero Claude Moshiywa wins Comrades

Article Wesley Botton - 2 Jun 2013

Claude Moshiywa broke the foreign stranglehold as he became the first South African to win the "up" Comrades run in 21 years.

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Comrades winner Mamabolo to receive trophy, prize money

Article Sapa - 3 May 2013

Eleven months after winning the Comrades Marathon, Ludwick Mamabolo will receive his trophy, gold medal and R300 000 winner's cheque on Monday.

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Comrades winner Mamabolo delighted to be cleared of doping

Article Sapa - 1 May 2013

Comrades Marathon champion Ludwick Mamabolo says he is relieved after being cleared of doping charges, more than 10 months after winning the race.

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