GERDA STEYN

GLENROSE XABA from Athletics Gateng North winning Gold in Women 5000m during day 1 of the ASA Track and Field Senior Champs at NWU McArthur Stadium on April 24, 2025 in Potchefstroom, South A

Gerda Steyn advises Glenrose Xaba ahead of Valencia Marathon debut

South African ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn has shared valuable advice with Glenrose Xaba, the country’s in-form road-running star, ahead of her debut at the Valencia Marathon scheduled for 7 December in Spain.

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Gerda Steyn – Three big races in one year is not realistic

With the Cape Town Marathon set for its final October edition on October 17 before shifting to a May slot in 2026, South Africa’s elite runners face a congested calendar.

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Gerda Steyn not putting pressure on herself to chase national marathon record

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.

Elroy Gelant, winner of the 42km mens race during the Durban International Marathon on April 28, 2024 in Durban, South Africa

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.

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Gerda Steyn clinches historic fourth Comrades Marathon title

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.

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Gerda Steyn advises Comrades runners to enjoy their race

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.

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