Mayor makes it to the finish line

Ekurhuleni’s executive mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele is over the moon after maintaining his 100 per cent record in the Comrades Marathon.

Gungubele managed to finish this year’s edition of the Comrades, last Sunday, with seven minutes to spare before the cut off time of 12 hours.

“I am quite excited.

“This was a tough race and as I was approaching Durban all I could think of was another medal.

“I had a niggling knee injury coming into this race and I was worried about it bothering me as I ran, but fortunately there was very little discomfort.

“I am just over the moon for having achieved seven medals out of seven races,” said an elated Gungubele upon finishing the race.

“There are runners who have participated in this marathon more than 10 times yet could not get as many medals.

“So I am fortunate for this hundred per cent record.”

Gungubele said he will soon be starting preparations for next year’s race because he plans to run the Comrades as long as he feels strong enough.

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