IRVETTE VAN ZYL

Irvette VAN ZYL of South Africa in action in the WomenÕs Marathon during day 8 of the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 at National Athletics Centre on August 26, 2023 in Budapest,

Irvette van Zyl confirms Comrades Marathon entry

Renowned for her strength on the climbs, South African long-distance star Irvette Van Zyl has confirmed that she will never contest the Comrades Marathon Down Run again, insisting the route proved tougher than she had anticipated.

Four-time Soweto Marathon champion Irvette Van Zyl

Irvette Van Zyl shares her plans for 2026 season

Four-time Olympian Irvette Van Zyl has set her sights on a busy and exciting 2026 campaign after finishing fourth at this year’s Soweto Marathon.

Irvette van Zyl during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Irvette van Zyl – There is a lot of money in shorter distance races in SA

South African long-distance star Irvette van Zyl says local athletes are now earning big money from shorter distance races.

South African ultra-marathon duo Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl after the 2022 Two Oceans Marathon

Irvette van Zyl ready for Gerda Steyn showdown at Soweto Marathon

Four-time Soweto Marathon champion Irvette van Zyl is looking forward to being challenge by her Hollywood Athletics Club teammate Gerda Steyn at the Soweto Marathon this weekend.

Irvette van Zyl during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Irvette Van Zyl targets strong Tshwane 10km as part of marathon preparations

Four-time Soweto Marathon champion Irvette Van Zyl says the Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10km forms an important part of her preparation for a marathon later this year.

Irvette van Zyl during the 2024 SPAR Grand Prix finishing at Kings Park Outer Fields on June 23, 2024 in Durban, South Africa.

Irvette Van Zyl sets sights on record-extending fifth Soweto Marathon title

After completing her debut Comrades Marathon, South African long-distance runner Irvette Van Zyl is now focused on claiming her fifth consecutive Soweto Marathon title.