Can anyone challenge Gerda Steyn 'The Smiling Assassin' at the Comrades Marathon?
Gerda Steyn will once again have a massive target on her back when she lines up in Pietermaritzburg for the Comrades Marathon down run on Sunday.
That's for good reason though, as the three-time champion will be difficult to beat if her race goes according to plan.
Last year, Steyn's incredible time of five hours, 49 minutes and 46 seconds (5:49:56) bettered her own 'up-run' record by almost 10 minutes.
'The Smiling Assassin' will also be looking to achieve the 'rare double' of winning the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathon in the same year for the fourth time.
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