While they have shared similar troubles, Caster Semenya will look to evade the shadow of her compatriot, Zola Budd when she toes the line in London.

The podium at this year’s Comrades Marathon is expected to be dominated by Russian runners with a few local athletes hoping to keep the gold in SA.

One of the best athletes SA has produced and former world cross country champion, Zola Budd, has confirmed her participation in the Comrades Marathon.

Nearly three decades after she was entangled in a controversial Olympic final, Zola Budd has set herself a modest goal at the Comrades Marathon.