South Africans produced stellar performances during the 94th edition of the comrades on Sunday.
Edward Mothibi and 2019 Two Oceans marathon winner Gerda Steyn won the men’s and women’s races respectively,
With Steyn adding a national record to her victory.
Mothibi made his Comrades debut in 2018 finishing in fourth place.
This year however Mothibi stunned everyone winning the race in five hours and thirty-three seconds after pulling away from defending champion Bongumusa Mthembu.
Mthembu who has claimed three comrades marathon titles had to settle for second place this year.
Gerda Steyn winner of the 94th Comrades Marathon on June 09, 2019 in Durban, South Africa. Steyn made a time of 5:58:53.
Edward Mothibi winner of the 94th Comrades Marathon on June 09, 2019 in Durban, South Africa.
General views during the 94th Comrades Marathon on June 09, 2019 in Durban, South Africa
General views during the 94th Comrades Marathon on June 09, 2019 in Durban, South Africa
General view during the 94th Comrades Marathon on June 09, 2019 in Durban, South Africa.
General view of activities during the Coca-Cola On-Route Activation at the 94th Comrades Marathon on June 09, 2019 in Durban, South Africa.
