Crowds go wild as front runner David Gatebe runs past up Tollgate hill.
THE 2016 Comrades Marathon has been won by South African David Gatebe.
Gatebe finished in 5:18:19, breaking the existing record of 5:19:49.
In 2013, Gatebe won the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, however he has never run the Comrades Marathon under 10 hours, or made the top 10.
It was an all-South African top three for the men with Ludwick Mamabolo coming in second and Bongmusa Mthembu third, and in the woman’s race, South Africa’s Charne Bosman finished first in a time of 6:25, followed by fellow South African, Caroline Wöstmann, who struggled with an injury near the end of the race.
Kajsa Berg from Sweden was the third woman in. The first KZN woman runner, Fikile Mbuthuma made a personal best, coming in at number eight in a time of 6:56:32.
Runners come through 45th Cutting on their way to Durban.
Third placed man, Bongmusa Mthembu.
Children do their bit by handing runners water.
The second placed woman, Caroline Wostmann runs through 45th Cutting.
Crowds go wild as front runner David Gatebe runs past up Tollgate hill.
Third placed man, Bongmusa Mthembu makes his way into Durban.
Third placed man, Bongmusa Mthembu runs up Tollgate hill.
Third placed woman Kajsa Berg makes her way through 45th Cutting.
The second placed woman, Caroline Wosmann runs through 45th Cutting.
The second placed woman, Caroline Wostmann runs through 45th Cutting.
Runners are cheered on at 45th Cutting.
Pink Drive supporters prepare for the front runners to come into Durban.
Children do their bit by handing runners water.
The second placed woman, Caroline Wostmann runs through 45th Cutting.
David Gatebe runs up Tollgate hill.
Runners come through 45th Cutting on their way to Durban.
Second runner, Ludwick Mamabolo runs up Tollgate hill.
Runners come through 45th Cutting on their way to Durban.
The front runner, David Gatebe is escourted into Durban.
Runners come through 45th Cutting on their way to Durban.
The vibe was festive at 45th Cutting.
A child does his bit by handing a runner sweets.
Children do their bit by handing runners water.
David Gatebe on his way to his first Comrades win.
Supporters cheer on runners at 45th Cutting.
Runners come through 45th Cutting on their way to Durban.
Third placed man, Bongmusa Mthembu runs up Tollgate hill.
David Gatebe on his way to his record breaking win.
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