Team Ekurhuleni takes on the Comrades

The City of Ekurhuleni Athletics Club is sending 23 athletes to this year’s Comrades Marathon, which will take place on Sunday.

Among the athletes taking part in this year’s race, dubbed the ultimate human race, are three novices and one member who has done the Comrades 16 times.

“You had to adjust to the hybrid Comrade races because of Covid, some of you were ready and others despondent, that notwithstanding you are here now.

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“You have put all you have into preparing for this race and the city wishes you all the best in your endeavour,” said HOD for sport in Ekurhuleni, Zanele Katembo.

“We are 100% behind and beside you. As the city, we encourage, develop and enable the alignment of body, mind, and soul.

“Your resolve will encourage others, your loss will encourage you to try harder and your win will glorify all of us. Hoist the City of Peace, Ekurhuleni, emblem high, by putting your best foot forward and make us proud,” she said.

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The club chairperson, Vusumuzi Applegreen, urged his teammates to run the ‘race of their lives’ on Sunday.

“Run and finish the race, do not run for the position. I have done this 16 times and I know what to expect from the Comrades. Take your time. Make sure you cross the line within the stipulated time,” Applegreen said.

The team leaves Ekurhuleni for the race this afternoon.