Four-time Comrades Marathon champion Gerda Steyn says she feels no pressure to reclaim her national marathon record of 2:22:22, which is now held by Glenrose Xaba.
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.
Gerda Steyn has cemented her place as South Africa’s undisputed ultra-marathon queen after claiming a historic fourth Comrades Marathon title in Durban on Sunday.
Three-time Comrades Marathon champion Gerda Steyn has shared some advice for both seasoned participants and first-time runners ahead of the big race on Sunday.
South African ultra-marathon star Gerda Steyn has her sights set on completing the coveted Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon double this year.
South Africa’s road running sensation, Gerda Steyn, is preparing to extend her record with a sixth Two Oceans Marathon title.