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South African George Kusche Wins 99th Comrades Marathon, Sets New Men’s Course Record

South African George Kusche Wins 99th Comrades Marathon, Sets New Men’s Course Record

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South African George Kusche Wins 99th Comrades Marathon, Sets New Men’s Course RecordThe athlete crossed the finish line in 5:15:56, surpassing the previous... 14.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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South African George Kusche Wins 99th Comrades Marathon, Sets New Men’s Course RecordThe athlete crossed the finish line in 5:15:56, surpassing the previous up-run record of 5:24:49 set by Russian runner Leonid Shvetsov in 2008.Among females, Gerda Steyn finished in 5:45:02 reportedly, improving on her previous record of 5:49:46 set in the 2024 Comrades Marathon, joining her compatriot.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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