Irvette Van Zyl targets a top-5 finish at women’s 10km event in Durban

Van ZYL, who is incorporating this popular event into her training for the Olympic Games marathon, is still recovering from the national half-marathon championships, where she secured a ninth-place finish earlier this month. She is using the 10km race as part of her preparations for her fourth Olympic Games appearance next month.

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''I am running on Sunday in Durban, I am excited for it. If I can come top five, I would be very happy. But the mileage has been high, and I have been training hard,'' said Van Zyl.

Despite admitting she is tired, Van Zyl plans to compete in two races in Durban and Mbombela Next month before heading to the Olympic Games in Paris, which will take place from 26 July to 11 August.

''Week left, so we can't temper this race. I will be running on tired legs, then I will be racing in Mbombela,'' added Van Zyl.

Van Zyl is eagerly anticipating the competition in Durban where she will face three-time Grand Prix winner Tadu Nare of Ethiopia and 2018 champion Glenrose Xaba, among others.