Bosman continues age-defying act, finishes eighth at Comrades
The legendary athlete Charné Bosman, who has been one of the longest-serving SPAR Women’s Challenge supporters, won another gold medal in the Comrades marathon on Sunday.
SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane ambassador Charné Bosman raced to an impressive sixth Comrades Marathon gold medal on Sunday winning her age-group category in the process.
The 2016 Comrades champion produced another age-defying performance crossing the finish line in Pietermaritzburg in eighth place in an impressive time of six hours, 49 minutes and 39 seconds (6:49.39). Compatriot Gerda Steyn won the women’s race in a new ‘up’ run record of 5:58.53 keeping the title in South African hands for a second consecutive year.
Bosman highlighted her class and incredible longevity adding her sixth Comrades gold medal to her 50km Om Die Dam Ultra title from earlier this year.
The 43-year-old Bosman has been one of the longest-serving SPAR Women’s Challenge supporters winning the inaugural Pretoria race in 1997 and has only missed two races since.
Bosman has come a long way since winning that race in 35 minutes to becoming one of the most recognisable figures in South African ultra-distance running.
“I have come to appreciate the truth in the saying age is just a number. I will be 44-years-old in November, and I am still running in the same races when I was half my age,” Bosman said.
This year’s official race theme “Yes I Am” encourages the women of Tshwane to embrace who they are as individuals and in the many roles they play.
“There is something great in all of us, but sometimes we must help others to discover it in themselves. Our uniqueness allows us to make a difference in the lives of our other fellow human beings. Don’t forget to say: #YesIAm someone that can make a difference,” Bosman concluded.
She will line up at the SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane on August 3 at SuperSport Park, 22 years after she won it.
The SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane takes place on 3 August 2019,14h00 at SuperSport Park Stadium in Centurion. Entry forms are available at selected SPAR stores and online at sparladiestshwane.co.za For more information and to stay on top of the latest race news, “Like” the SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane Facebook page or follow @SPARladiespta on Twitter.
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