ELROY GELANT
Marathon stars rally behind Elroy Gelant ahead of World Champs race
South Africa’s top long-distance runners Stephen Mokoka, Tete Dijana, and Gerda Steyn have sent words of encouragement to national marathon record holder Elroy Gelant as he prepares for the biggest race of his career at the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Elroy Gelant gears up for the World Champs marathon in Tokyo
South African marathon record holder Elroy Gelant will be the country’s sole representative in the men’s 42.2km race at the upcoming World Athletics Senior Championships in Tokyo from 13–21 September.
Stephen Mokoka to skip World Championships
Veteran long-distance star Stephen Mokoka has decided to sit out of this year’s World Championships marathon, choosing instead to focus on local races and shorter distances.
Elroy Gelant to miss title defence race due to academic commitments
South African marathon record holder Elroy Gelant has confirmed to SABC Sport that he will not defend his half-marathon title at the Athletics South Africa Road Running Championships in Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Limpopo on Saturday.
Elroy Gelant: ASA places more focus on relay events
South African marathon record holder Elroy Gelant has voiced his concerns about the current state of local athletics and Athletics South Africa’s heavy emphasis on relays.
Elroy Gelant sets his sights on the Absa Run Your City Durban 10km
After breaking the 26-year-old South African marathon record, Elroy Gelant is now focused on defending his title at the upcoming Absa Run Your City Durban 10km race on 13 July.
