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Going the Extra Mile: How ultra-marathons are bolstering the legacy of running in Africa

Going the Extra Mile: How ultra-marathons are bolstering the legacy of running in Africa

AFRICAN athletics is often synonymous with sleek, speedy runners dominating the standard marathon. But there's another side to the continent's running culture, one that's been thriving for decades: ultra-marathons. From South Africa's iconic Comrades Marathon to Morocco's gruelling Marathon des Sables, ultras are attracting the biggest names in athletics and bolstering the legacy of African sports. Last weekend (April 15), Cape Town played host to thousands of athletes from South Africa and beyond for the latest edition of the Two Oceans 56km Marathon. According to Sports Network Africa, an African sports site, thousands of eager athletes flocked to the Cape…
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Africa hopes for medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Africa hopes for medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE Tokyo Olympics are finally upon us - albeit with questionable energy - and this instalment of games sees a number of new and returning faces representing the African continent.  While known countries such as Uganda; Egypt; Nigeria and South Africa have increased their representation at the summer games with the introduction of new sporting codes, some notable faces will be missing the tournament due to IAAF rulings or reluctance to participate amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Many sports fans will be eager to see how South Africa’s sprinters and swimmers will do against the USA’s dominant sprinters,…
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