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The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
83-year-old breaks own record as oldest Comrades Marathon finisher
Sekhukhune athlete Johannes Maros Mosehla (83) has broken his own record as the oldest Comrades Marathon finisher. According to Lowvelder, he completed the 89.98km race this past weekend. Mosehla finished the Pietermaritzburg to Durban race in under 11:47:27. In 2023, Mosehla broke the record held by Wally Hayward, who completed the Comrades Marathon at 80 in 1989. In 2024, Mosehla finished the race at the age of 82. The 2025 race marked his 12th finish since his first attempt at age 63. The Limpopo MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Funani Jerry Maseko, congratulated Mosehla on making history once again. He said Mosehla crossing the finish line showed extraordinary endurance, discipline and spirit. 'He is the living embodiment of what it means to never give up,' said Maseko. 'At 83 years old, he continues to inspire not just Limpopo, but the entire nation, proving that determination knows no age. His story is one of courage, perseverance and undying commitment to fitness and excellence.' Maseko noted that Mosehla's historic achievement is a testament to the importance of active ageing and participation in sport at all stages of life. He said his department is committed to continuing to support athletes and encouraging older people to remain active. 'We salute Mosehla. Limpopo is proud and South Africa is inspired.'
The South African
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Comrades Marathon FEEL GOOD: Oldest finisher sets a NEW record
Comrades Marathon legend Wally Hayward's record as the oldest person to complete the iconic race fell back in 2023 having stood for 34 years. When then 81-year-old Johannes Maros Mosehla crossed the finish line that year at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead, he broke Hayward's record as the oldest competitor to complete the ultra-marathon. Hayward ran 10:58:03 in 1989 when he was 80, coincidently the same year that Frith van der Merwe set the then women's 'down' record of 5:54:43. Mosehla, who represents Polokwane Athletic Club, was running in his 10th Comrades Marathon, which also made him by far the oldest person to join the prestigious Green Number Club. He was the oldest finisher of the 2022 event by six years in a more-than-respectable time of 11:31:27. A year later he confirmed he was in 'much better shape' and duly crossed the line in an impressive 9:26:10, a time that was faster than well over half of the field! Fast forward two years and Mosehla was back on the start line in Pietermaritzburg last Sunday in an attempt to break his own 'oldest ever Comrades Marathon finisher' record. And that's exactly what he did, crossing the finish line in a time of 11:47:27 – at the age of 83. As for what keeps him fit and healthy, Mosehla listed three main disciplines: watch what you eat watch how much sleep you get, and watch who you sleep with! Sunday's 98th Comrades Marathon started outside the Pietermaritzburg City Hall at 05:30 and ended 12 hours – and 89.98km – later at People's Park in Durban. It was the 49th 'down' run. South Africa's Tete Dijana won the men's race by just five seconds from Dutchman Piet Wiersma. In the women's race, Gerda Steyn, the darling of South African ultra-distance running, won for a third consecutive year – and fourth time overall. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
05-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Johannes Maros Mosehla, 83, poised to break records as oldest Comrades Marathon runner again
Johannes Maros Mosehla, 81, from Limpopo in Polokwane At 83, Johannes Maros Mosehla is set to break his own record as the oldest-ever Comrades Marathon finisher. Picture: Sibonelo Ngcobo Should he line up for the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, Johannes Maros Mosehla will once again be the oldest competitor at the annual ultra-marathon between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. Mosehla is now aged 83-years-old and in 2023 he was the oldest competitor in the field at 81 when he crossed the line, and is once again entered in this year's event. That made him the oldest-ever runner to finish Comrades, beating out the record held by the legendary Wally Hayward, who finished the race at the age of 80 in 1989. Hayward was a five-time winner of Comrades during his heyday. Mosehla's first Comrades came back in 2005 as a relative spring chicken at the age of 63. That year he was unable to finish the race, but since then he has completed a staggering 10 Comrades.
