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IOL News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Gerda Steyn taking time off in UK, but still more to come from the Smiling Assassin in 2025
TAKING TIME OFF Gerda Steyn, after a successful season winning the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathons, is enjoying a summer break in the UK but is set to compete in a major race later this year, likely aiming to reclaim her South African women's marathon record at the Valencia Marathon. Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo / Independent Newspapers Following another incredible season of road running in South Africa in which Gerda Steyn won both the Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon titles, the Smiling Assassin is finally taking some well-deserved time off. Currently spending time in what should be the warmer climbs of the UK in summer, Steyn is still coming down from the high of winning her fourth Comrades Marathon title on June 8. It was also her third consecutive title at 'The Ultimate Human Race'. Though Steyn was enjoying the warmer weather abroad, she hinted on Facebook she would still be running another major race before the year is out.
The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Mokopane athletes shine at 2025 Comrades Marathon
MOKOPANE – Runners from the Potties Athletics Club are beaming with pride after their outstanding performances in the 2025 Comrades Marathon. Their dedication, commitment and year-long training, even through the cold winter months, paid off as they took on the ultimate test of endurance. The 98th edition of the world-renowned Comrades Marathon was run last Sunday, and the down-run route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban attracted 20 972 runners from across the world. South Africa's Gerda Steyn once again dominated the women's race, crossing the finish line in an impressive 05:51:19. In the men's race, fellow South African Tete Dijana made the country proud with a time of 05:25:28. Among the brave were 11 runners from Potties Athletics Club who took on the gruelling challenge: Lesiba Letaha (66) led the Potties contingent with a time of 09:54:54. 'It was tough, just like the previous consecutive years – 2022, 2023, 2024, and now 2025. I received the Robert Mtshali medal this year,' he said. Mogobe Mashishi completed the race in 10:01:28. Cecilia Ferreira ran her fifth Comrades and earned a personal best of 10:25:03. 'The route was far, but everything worked from the second group start to every water point. I did hurt my leg early, but I pushed through. I'm happy to have earned my fifth medal, a bronze,' she said. Sello Mobotja finished his third Comrades in 10:37:29. 'There are challenges along the way, and you never know what to expect. No matter how fit you are, the Comrades will humble you,' he said. Lizanie van Staden completed her first Comrades in 10:53:41. Khomotso Mashishi crossed the line in 10:58:41. Sarie Coetzee, a seasoned veteran, finished her 27th Comrades in 11:09:34. Hope Poopedi completed her fourth Comrades in 11:17:18. 'It was a bit tough this year, but the positive energy from fellow runners made it bearable. I didn't train as much as in previous years, but I finished strong. It's always special being part of the Comrades family.' Liza de Jong earned a Vic Clapham medal with a finishing time of 11:24:35. Tienie van Wyngaard concluded the race in 11:56:42. Viola Mashigo tackled her first Comrades and performed admirably, showcasing her determination and spirit. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Toyota welcomes Comrades winner Gerda Steyn as official ambassador
Toyota SA Motors has announced Gerda Steyn as its new brand ambassador for the next three years. The announcement was made at the 98th Comrades Marathon on Sunday, where Steyn was crowned winner in the women's category. The qualified quantity surveyor is a four-time Comrades marathon champion and one of the most accomplished ultra-marathon athletes in the world, holding records for the Two Oceans (six times) and Comrades Marathon down run and up run. Steyn's running career kick-started at the Comrades Marathon in 2015 where she finished in the 56th position. As part of her ambassadorship Steyn will be paired with the Toyota Fortuner SUV. 'Toyota SA Motors is proud to support athletes who embody determination, resilience and a global sporting spirit. To this effect, Toyota's partnership with Gerda is the beginning of new and exciting adventures,' said Tasneem Lorgat, GM marketing communications at Toyota SA. The company said Steyn's appointment reaffirmed Toyota's commitment to supporting sports as a tool for nation-building and social cohesion — values linked to its historic 21-year support of the Comrades Marathon. Commenting on her appointment, Steyn said: 'To represent Toyota — pioneers and leaders in the motoring industry — is a huge honour. I look forward to this long-term partnership with a name that stands head and shoulders above the rest.'
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Gerda Steyn's total earnings from winning the 2025 Comrades Marathon
GOOD DAY AT THE OFFICE Gerda Steyn earned a total of R1,644,000 from winning the 2025 Comrades Marathon, combining her first-place prize with additional performance bonuses. Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo/Independent Media While the winner's cheque of R874,000 would have seemed like a great payday for women's Comrades Marathon champion Gerda Steyn on Sunday, it turns out the Smiling Assassin earned almost double that in total. In addition to her first-place prize of R874,000, Steyn earned R550,000 for the best average pace in the women's race, R220,000 as the first SA athlete home, and a handy R50,000 for reaching the Cell C Hot Spot first in the latter stages of the run. If you add all that up, it totals a whopping R1 644,000. Most people would quip 'not bad for a day's work', when in actual fact the performances of Steyn have been built through years of dedication and hard work in training to reach this point.
eNCA
09-06-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
Warriors of the Comrades Down Run
South Africa is witnessing a golden era of ultramarathon performance. Over the past few years, local runners have stamped their dominance on the Comrades Marathon. Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn have earned international acclaim through consistency, discipline and remarkable pace over gruelling distances. Dijana, a security guard, inspires many with his humble background and meteoric rise to a three-time Comrades winner. Steyn, who has won multiple Two Oceans Marathons, has set a new standard for women's distance running in South Africa. MEN'S COMRADES DOWN RUN WINNERS Year Winner Country Time 2025 Tete Dijana South Africa 5:25:28 2023 Tete Dijana South Africa 5:13:58 2019 Edward Mothibi South Africa 5:31:33 2018 Bongmusa Mthembu South Africa 5:26:34 2016 David Gatebe South Africa 5:18:19 MEN'S DOWN RUN RECORD HOLDER 2023 Tete Dijana South Africa 5:13:58 In 2023, Dijana mounted an incredible race to smash the down run record previously held by David Gatebe by over four minutes. WOMEN'S COMRADES DOWN RUN WINNERS Year Winner Country Time 2025 Gerda Steyn South Africa 5:51:19 2023 Gerda Steyn South Africa 5:44:54 2019 Gerda Steyn South Africa 5:58:53 2018 Ann Ashworth South Africa 6:10:04 2016 Charne Bosman South Africa 6:25:55 WOMEN'S DOWN RUN RECORD HOLDER 2023 Gerda Steyn South Africa 5:44:54 Steyn is widely regarded as the queen of ultra-distance running in South Africa. Her 2023 win not only marked a personal best but broke a record previously held by Frith van der Merwe since 1989.
