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South Africa’s George Kusch has won the men’s race at the2026 Comrades Marathon, while Gerda Steyn, also South African, is the winner of the women’s race.
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George Kusche is the winner of the Comrades Marathon’s 99th edition for men!
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) June 14, 2026
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Kusch has produced a superb performance to claim his maiden Comrades title.
He has broken the men’s record at five-hours-16-minutes. Piet Wiersma is second.
Mbuti Mollo, who had led for much of the race, has come in third.
