Comrades Marathon 2023 Results; Steyn and Dijana break records

Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn achieved remarkable record-breaking victories in the 96th Comrades Marathon 2023 on Sunday, June 11th, setting new records in their respective races. Steyn secured the women’s title, crossing the finish line with a record-breaking time of 5:13:58.

This remarkable achievement marked her second Comrades Marathon victory. Steyn’s exceptional performance shattered Frith van der Merwe’s 34-year-old record, improving upon it by nearly 10 minutes. The previous record, established in 1989, stood at 5:54:43.

Adele Broodryk, who finished third in last year’s race, displayed an impressive performance and secured second place this year, completing the marathon in 5:56:26. Carla Molinaro claimed the third spot with a time of 6:00:23. – Read more: Lauren Paquette to make marathon debut at 2023 Grandma’s Marathon

In the men’s race, Tete Dijana successfully defended his Comrades Marathon title on Sunday morning. With a surge from the 15-kilometer mark, he crossed the finish line in a record-breaking time of 5:13:58. Dijana’s achievement surpassed David Gatebe’s best time of 5:18:19, set in 2016, by over four minutes.

Dutchman Piet Wiersma, who fiercely competed with Dijana for the title, secured second place with a time of 5:56:26. Carla Molinaro secured third place, finishing the race in 6:00:23. – Read more: When is the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2023 and how to watch?

Comrades Marathon 2023 Results

Men’s Topl 30 Results

1. Tete Dijana – 5:13:58
2. Piet Wiersma (Netherlands) – 5:14:01
3. Edward Mothibi – 5:17:34
4. Gordon Lesetedi – 5:20:43
5. Rufus Photo – 5:21:48
6. Johannes Makgetla – 5:23:34
7. Teboho Sello – 5:24:23
8. Aleksei Beresnev (Russia) – 5:24:41
9. Gift Kelehe – 5:27:53
10. Joseph Manyedi – 5:29:49
11. Sikhumbuzo Seme – 5:30:05
12. Nkosikhona Mhlakwana – 5:30:35
13. David Gatebe – 5:30:50
14. Laurindo Nunes Neto (Brazil) – 5:31:29
15. Alex Milne (Great Britain) – 5:31:35
16. Bongmusa Mthembu – 5:32:11
17. Zukile Vellem – 5:36:14
18. Sanele Sibisi – 5:37:13
19. Elov Olsson (Sweden) – 5:38:05
20. Jo Fukuda (Japan) – 5:39:14
21. Siyabonga Mafuleka – 5:39:55
22. Malusi Dlomo – 5:40:29
23. Bafana Gumede – 5:40:36
24. Mpho Mokoena – 5:40:38
25. Proud Chauke – 5:41:52
26. Wayne Spies – 5:42:01
27. Robert Michael Simpson (Ireland) – 5:42:21
28. Thobani Chagwe – 5:43:27
29. Thokozani Mbambo – 5:44:23
30. Ntakuseni Mudau – 5:45:03

Women’s Top 30 Results

1. Gerda Steyn – 5:44:54
2. Adele Broodryk – 5:56:26
3. Carla Molinaro – 6:00:23
4. Dominika Stelmach (Poland) – 6:06:02
5. Caitriona Jennings (Ireland) – 6:10:27
6. Alexandra Morozova (Russia) – 6:14:33
7. Petra Pastorova (Czech Republic) – 6:22:34
8. Noora Honkala (Finland) – 6:25:00
9. Camille Chaigneau (France) – 6:26:58
10. Jenet Mbhele – 6:27:14
11. Galaletsang Mekgoe – 6:31:19
12. Radka Churaňová (Czech Republic) – 6:31:58
13. Deanne Laubscher – 6:36:56
14. Diana Dzaviza (Austria) – 6:37:57
15. Ann Ashworth – 6:42:14
16. Yolande MacLean – 6:45:43
17. Annerie Wooding – 6:48:58
18. Lizzy Babili – 6:50:16
19. Fikile Mbuthuma – 6:50:19
20. Izabella Borisova – 6:51:40
21. Melissah Gibson (Great Britain) – 6:51:49
22. Kate Rees – 6:52:42
23. Jeannie Henderson – 6:53:25
24. Helene van Rooyen – 6:57:42
25. Maretha Smit – 6:57:56
26. Antoinette Kyriacou (Great Britain) – 7:01:01
27. Abby Solms – 7:01:42
28. Lethokuhle Letsoalo – 7:02:24
29. Lene Swart – 7:02:52
30. Renata Vosloo – 7:04:21