South African athletics legend Caster Semenya and her partner, Violet Semenya, both renowned for their track and field expertise, achieved something extraordinary by helping Glenrose Xaba not only win the Cape Town Marathon on her debut but also break the South African national marathon record on her first attempt.
South African long-distance runner Glenrose Xaba has had an exceptional year in short-distance races and is now preparing to take on a new challenge.
South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant has confirmed his participation in the Cape Town Marathon, the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10km, and the Durban Summer 10km races.
Four-time Olympian Irvette Van Zyl has opted out of the sold-out Cape Town Marathon in October to focus on the Soweto Marathon in November.
South African marathon and half-marathon champion Elroy Gelant will decide whether to participate in the Cape Town Marathon following the upcoming Olympic Games.