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Gerda Steyn completes a hattrick of Comrades Marathon titles, becoming the first South African runner to win the Ultimate Human Race four times.
The “Smiling Assassin” Gerda Steyn has bagged a fourth win in the women’s Comrades Marathon race.
The 35-year-old, who took the lead just before the halfway mark, became the first woman ever to break the six-hour barrier twice.
She won the race in 5 hours, 51 minutes, and 19 seconds.
It was also Steyn’s slower than her down run record set in 2023 by six minutes and 25 seconds.
Alexandra Morozova of Russia finished second.
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No DNA, ke RSA 🇿🇦 Her name is Gerda Steyn!!! 🇿🇦💪🏽
🔥FOUR-TIME Comrades Marathon winner! 🔥⁰
Gerda has once again proven she’s in a league of her own, claiming her 4th title with unmatched strength, grace, and determination. 🥇🏆Halala Gerda, Halala!🏃🏼♀️#ComradesMarathon2025… pic.twitter.com/XvDKlw0XbE
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) June 8, 2025
