Former South African half-marathon champion Melikhaya Frans has explained why pace setters have become an important part of modern-day athletics, saying the role not only helps athletes chase records but can also provide a good source of income.
After Melikhaya Frans claimed his first major international victory at the Rimi Riga Marathon in Latvia, attention now turns to the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on 19 October.
The highly anticipated Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10km is just around the corner, with the first leg of the popular series set to take place at Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday.
In the concluding stretch of the Absa Run Your City 10km series, Melikhaya Frans, the renowned long-distance runner, is poised to make a memorable impact on the event.