THE ULTRA
THE WOMEN’ S RACE
As the men’ s race heats up, the women’ s competition promises to be just as fierce. Gerda Steyn, South Africa’ s ultra-marathon queen, is once again the overwhelming favourite. A record five-time winner, including four consecutive victories, Steyn is the embodiment of endurance, tactical brilliance and raw determination.
The 35-year-old Olympian has redefined the limits of ultra-running, setting a new course record each year for the past three years. Steyn takes the pressure of performing in her stride.“ I don’ t focus too much on the pressure,” she says, showing her trademark smile and calm
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