Early leader Rasoko forced to stop for treatment
Rasoko was leading the field as he reached the top of Cowies Hill and was running at an astonishing pace of about 3 minutes and 27 seconds per kilometre.
The 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon got off to a safe start on Sunday, with thousands of runners setting off from Durban City Hall towards Pietermaritzburg.
In a surprising early move, North West-based athlete Mahau Rasoko of Impala Running Club surged to the front of the men’s race.
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The tactic is considered risky over the gruelling 85.77km Up Run.
Rasoko led the field over the top of Cowies Hill, running at an astonishing pace of about 3 minutes and 27 seconds per kilometre.
The Impala Running Club athlete is no longer in the lead and has come to a standstill on the route while receiving medical treatment after his blistering start.
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In the women’s race, South African road running queen Gerda Steyn had already moved into the lead. Keeping a close watch on Steyn and tracking her every move was Dominika Stelmach, setting up what could be an intriguing battle as the race unfolds.
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