It was a proud day for Goudveld Multisport when all of their athletes crossed the 90km finishing line between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, each of them earning a hard-fought medal.
“Race-day conditions followed forecasts, starting cool and overcast, warming under sunshine, then shifting to gusty late-afternoon winds as expected. The changing weather added complexity, but our runners embraced the challenge with grit and resilience,” says Dean Dodd.
He says the Comrades once again brought communities together.
“Congratulations also to other clubs’ athletes. Well done, you showed true spirit out there. Also, a thank you to all the supporters and seconders on the road. Lastly, to all our local supporters at home here in Welkom and the greater Free State – thank you. From training kilometres with you all in the streets, to race day prayers and cheers, your encouragement carried us through. Goudveld Multisport runs with heart, and that heart beats stronger because of our community,” says Dodd.
- Runners of this club clocked the following times: Louis Fourie 08:59:17, Dean Dodd 08:56:49, Almarie Smit 09:21:35, Chrisan Hellawell 09:45:48, Nico Nortje 10:43:53, Allen Simpson 10:44:50, Ntobeko Ngwenya 11:40:30 and Pedrie Erasmus 11:57:40. The Rev. Philip McLaren ran in the 60 to 69 year age category and finished in a time of 10:56:41.
