Two Oceans Marathon laces up for new slot
The tweaking of the calendar was prompted by a feud that came to a head between the organisers of the tradition-steeped Cape Town race and religious institutions.
Race director Hilton Kearns told City Press: “Planning a race of this magnitude always has its challenges, and putting runner safety first was the top priority, along with staging a memorable, spectacular experience for the runners. “Specifically, we still have more than 50% of entrants coming from beyond the borders of the Western Cape.
Local long-distance running star and defending champion Gerda Steyn has confirmed that she has entered to take part in the event, according to Kearns. Governing body World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee agreed on the format, saying the marathon distance of 42.195km was selected due to its “existing popularity in athletics and link to the traditions of the Olympic Games”.Caster Semenya narrowly miss out on a medal at World Cross Country Championships
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