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South Africa: Comrades Winner Mamabolo in Drug Shock
SA Info, 20 June 2012
The Comrades Marathon was rocked on Tuesday when the South African Institute of Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) revealed that this year's winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, had tested positive for… Read more »
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South Africa Marathon Champion in a Drug Scandal
The 2012 Comrades Marathon winner Ludwick Mamabolo tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine by the Institute of Drug Free Sport.
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South Africa: Mcgregor Stars At Canoe Marathon Champs
SA Info, 12 June 2012
Hank McGregor took an important step forward in his bid to retain his World Marathon Championship title after a weekend of total domination at the South African National Marathon… Read more »
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South Africa: From Comrades 2012 to Comrades
Health-e, 7 June 2012
Seven members of the Treatment Action Campaign's (TAC) Runners for Health who participated at the Comrades Marathon successfully completed the marathon. Six managed to get bronze… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Can Muzhingi Make It Four?
Zimbabwe Standard, 2 June 2012
Three-time Comrades Marathon winner Stephen Muzhingi will be under the spotlight this morning when he defends his title for the fourth time in a row in the Comrades Marathon in… Read more »
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South Africa: Comrades Marathon Takes Backseat to President's Visit
BuaNews, 3 June 2012
Participating in the Comrades Marathon had to take a backseat when Mmatsheko Pine learnt that President Jacob Zuma would visit her village on Saturday. Read more »
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South Africa: Local One-Two in Comrades 2012
SA Info, 4 June 2012
Ludwick Mamabolo delivered South Africa its first Comrades Marathon winner since 2005 on Sunday in Durban when he crossed the finishing line of the 89 kilometre race from… Read more »
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South Africa: Comrades to Host 2014 Aims Congress
SA Info, 1 June 2012
In a first for South Africa and the continent, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has been chosen to host the 20th Association of International Marathons and Distance Races… Read more »
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South Africa: Video Team Follows 10-Day Cycle Tour, Ending Off With Comrades
Biz-Community, 25 May 2012
Ogilvy Cape Town's digital video division, REC, will be setting off today, Friday 25 May 2012, as they donate their time and skills to cover the epic 10-day Unogwaja Comrades… Read more »
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South Africa: Super-Sized Marathon Raises Funds for Charity
Biz-Community, 21 May 2012
The 2012 Valley Run, being held on 1 June 2012, will see 32 athletes tackle their own super-sized version of the Comrades Marathon in support of The Unlimited Child, a non-profit… Read more »
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South Africa: Avis Embraces Comrades 2012 Contestants
Biz-Community, 16 May 2012
The Avis Unogwaja team prepare for an event that brings to life the unique history of the Comrades by following in the footsteps of race legend, Phil Masterton-Smith nicknamed… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Muzhingi Wins Two Oceans Marathon
Zimbabwe Standard, 8 April 2012
Three-times Comrades marathon winner Stephen Muzhingi beat more than 25 000 athletes to win the 43rd edition of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa yesterday.… Read more »
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South Africa: Cape Town Set for Two Oceans Marathon
SA Info, 2 April 2012
A record field of over 25 000 runners is expected to line up for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon on Easter Saturday, 7 April. The half marathon has attracted the biggest field… Read more »
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South Africa: Record Entry for Two Oceans Marathon
SA Info, 20 March 2012
A record field of over 25 000, including more than 1500 international runners, will line up on Easter Saturday, 7 April, for South Africa's Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, which… Read more »
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South Africa: Record Holder Returns for 2012 Comrades
SA Info, 22 February 2012
Acclaimed Comrades up and down-run record holder Leonid Shvetsov will be back to take on the race and three-time defending champion Stephen Muzhingi in the 2012 edition of the… Read more »
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South Africa: Comrades Entry Deadline Draws Near
SA Info, 24 November 2011
Over 16 000 entries including almost 1 000 international entries have already been received for the 2012 edition of South Africa's famous ultra-marathon, the Comrades, and athletes… Read more »
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South Africa: Full House for Two Oceans Half Marathon
SA Info, 21 November 2011
Entries for the 2012 Old Mutual Two Oceans half marathon closed on Friday in a record time of nine days. The biggest field in the half marathon's history will now line up at… Read more »
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South Africa: Comrades Entries Streaming in
SA Info, 27 October 2011
Entries for Comrades 2012 have been coming in hard and fast. As of Tuesday, the entry barometer stood at 10 678, including 938 international entries. Read more »
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South Africa: Get Your Soweto Marathon Entries In!
SA Info, 15 September 2011
Less than two months remain until the 19th running of the Soweto Marathon. Prize money of R650 000 is on offer and, with time running out, organisers have called on athletes to get… Read more »
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South Africa: Entries Open Soon for Two Oceans
SA Info, 7 September 2011
Online entries for the 2012 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, the country's biggest road running event, will open on 5 October. It is expected to attract yet another record field if… Read more »
