ARTICLES RELATING TO COMRADES

Another blow to Comrades field

2013-05-21 09:16

American ultra-distance runner Kami Semick has been forced to withdraw from next month's Comrades marathon due to a hip injury.

I'm innocent, insists Mamabolo

2012-07-01 15:30

Comrades Marathon winner Ludwick Mamabolo, who tested positive for a banned substance, insists that he is innocent.

Mthembu not celebrating - yet

2012-06-20 14:01

SA distance runner Bongmusa Mthembu is not yet celebrating a possible promotion to Comrades Marathon champion.

Mamabolo denies cheating

2012-06-20 08:05

This year’s Comrades Marathon winner, Ludwick Mamabolo, has denied using a banned substance to win this year's 89km race.

Comrades winner fails drug test

2012-06-19 14:20
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Comrades winner Ludwick Mamabolo has tested positive for a banned stimulant, the Institute for Drug-Free Sport has confirmed.

Zuma lauds Mamabolo

2012-06-04 23:07

President Jacob Zuma has lauded Comrades winner Ludwick Mamabolo, who became the first South African to win in seven years.

Mamabolo wins Comrades

2012-06-03 11:28

South Africa's Ludwick Mamabolo has broken the foreign stranglehold on the Comrades Marathon to win the 89km 'down' run in Durban.

Comrades triple for Muzhingi

2011-05-29 12:22

Zimbabwe's Stephen Muzhingi has won his third straight Comrades Marathon, while Russia's Elena Nurgalieva won her sixth title.

Pepsi to sponsor Comrades

2011-05-03 15:44

Beverage company, Pepsi Cola has partnered with the Comrades Marathon as the official beverage supplier for the next three years.

CMA elects new Board

2010-10-22 13:21

The Comrades Marathon Association has voted in Peter Proctor as the chairperson of its Board for the next two years.

Muzhingi wins Comrades again

2010-05-30 12:47

The spirit of the FIFA World Cup has welcomed 2010 Comrades winner Stephen Muzhingi into Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

From coma to Comrades

2010-05-29 09:56

Four years ago, Wayne Korras was in a coma at the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. On Sunday, he will run his 16th Comrades.

Comrades: quirky figures

2010-05-26 08:41

A “lowdown” on some stats – many of them a little unorthodox – for the 85th Comrades Marathon "down" run.

 

AIMS accolade for Comrades

2012-11-11 23:39

The Comrades has been honoured at the 30th anniversary of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.

Scientist offers dope analysis

2012-06-20 15:55

Sports scientist Ross Tucker says Comrades winner Ludwick Mamabolo could have taken the banned stimulant after the race.

Mamabolo denies doping

2012-06-20 08:58

Under-fire Comrades Marathon winner Ludwick Mamabolo has denied using a banned substance to win this year's 89km race.

Doping winner rocks Comrades

2012-06-19 16:01

The Comrades Marathon has been rocked by the news that only the second winner in the past 20 years has failed a drug test.

Mamabolo gets hero's welcome

2012-06-05 18:05

Polokwane residents have poured into the streets to celebrate with Comrades winner Ludwick Mamabolo.

Budd completes first Comrades

2012-06-03 19:22

Comrades history was made when two legendary South African athletes Zola Budd and Bruce Fordyce crossed the finish line together.

Roadworks worry at Comrades

2012-05-31 19:16

Comrades organisers are worried that roadworks around the city of Pietermaritzburg may affect the beginning of the race.

Tracking device for athletes

2011-05-19 18:57

A new device has been developed that will enable real-time tracking of athletes cycling from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg.

Comrades draws almost 20 000

2011-03-31 13:17

Almost 20 000 people will take part in the Comrades Marathon in May, including a host of elite athletes, according to organisers.

From Comrades cheat to gold

2010-05-31 14:06

From a Comrades cheat to a Comrades gold medal and a cheque of R90 000. That's the rags to riches story of Sergio Motsoeneng.

American Cox the man to beat?

2010-05-29 13:52

Just when you thought it was safe for a SA athlete to win the Comrades, another overseas runner has popped out the woodwork.

Sofa, so good...

2010-05-28 07:47

Rob Houwing on SuperSport’s decision to go for the tried and trusted Hugh “Unbelievable!” Bladen to call the Super 14 final.

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