OPINION: Gerda Steyn is swiftly becoming the ultra-distance GOAT
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Gerda Steyn defies reality.
Ultra-distance running is not supposed to be predictable. Quite the opposite.
So much can go wrong for an athlete over a race beyond the standard marathon distance that consistency is a difficult thing to find.
In recent years, some athletes have been superb, winning multiple races across a range of ultra-distances, with the likes of Caroline Wostmann and Bongmusa Mthembu showcasing their tremendous abilities.
Only two other athletes, however, have ever pr
Ultra-distance running is not supposed to be predictable. Quite the opposite.
So much can go wrong for an athlete over a race beyond the standard marathon distance that consistency is a difficult thing to find.
In recent years, some athletes have been superb, winning multiple races across a range of ultra-distances, with the likes of Caroline Wostmann and Bongmusa Mthembu showcasing their tremendous abilities.
Only two other athletes, however, have ever pr
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