VALENCIA MARATHON

Glenrose Xaba during the SPAR Grand Prix at Pollock Beach on September 21, 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

ASA and Gerda Steyn back Glenrose Xaba to shine in Valencia Marathon debut

Athletics South Africa (ASA) Road Running Chairperson Enoch Skosana and South African marathon star Gerda Steyn is confident that Glenrose Xaba will deliver an impressive performance when she makes her international marathon debut in Valencia on Sunday.

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.

Piet Wiersma wins the mens 2024 Comrades Marathon race during the Comrades Marathon finishing at Hollywoodbets Scottsville Racecourse on June 09, 2024 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Piet Wiersma pulls out of the Valencia Marathon

Comrades Marathon champion Piet Wiersma has withdrawn from the Valencia Marathon scheduled for December 1.

Marathon runner Gerda Steyn

Marathon superstar Gerda Steyn qualifies for Tokyo Games in style

South Africa’s accomplished marathon runner, Gerda Steyn, capped the year off on a high note by breaking her national record.

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