South African ultra-distance star Gerda Steyn delivered another historic performance at the 2026 Comrades Marathon, storming to victory in the women's race from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.
Steyn crossed the finish line in a remarkable time of 5:44:53, setting a new up-run course record and further cementing her status as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the Ultimate Human Race.
The victory marked Steyn's fourth consecutive Comrades title and her fifth overall triumph in the prestigious event. Her latest achievement earned her prize money of R2.3 million.
Running with her trademark determination and strength, Steyn dominated the gruelling route, conquering the relentless climbs and lifting the tape in Pietermaritzburg with her characteristic smile. Her performance embodied the spirit of this year's Comrades theme, Ska Fela Moya – never lose hope, never give up.
Steyn's record-breaking run has once again placed South Africa's "Queen of Comrades" in the history books, earning admiration from supporters across the country and around the world.
Steyn crossed the finish line in a remarkable time of 5:44:53, setting a new up-run course record and further cementing her status as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the Ultimate Human Race.
The victory marked Steyn's fourth consecutive Comrades title and her fifth overall triumph in the prestigious event. Her latest achievement earned her prize money of R2.3 million.
Running with her trademark determination and strength, Steyn dominated the gruelling route, conquering the relentless climbs and lifting the tape in Pietermaritzburg with her characteristic smile. Her performance embodied the spirit of this year's Comrades theme, Ska Fela Moya – never lose hope, never give up.
Steyn's record-breaking run has once again placed South Africa's "Queen of Comrades" in the history books, earning admiration from supporters across the country and around the world.