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
- Tete Dijana – 5:13:58
- Piet Wiersma (Netherlands) – 5:14:01
- Edward Mothibi – 5:17:34
- Gordon Lesetedi – 5:20:43
- Rufus Photo – 5:21:48
- Johannes Makgetla – 5:23:34
- Teboho Sello – 5:24:23
- Aleksei Beresnev (Russia) – 5:24:41
- Gift Kelehe – 5:27:53
- Joseph Manyedi – 5:29:49
- Sikhumbuzo Seme – 5:30:05
- Nkosikhona Mhlakwana – 5:30:35
- David Gatebe – 5:30:50
- Laurindo Nunes Neto (Brazil) – 5:31:29
- Alex Milne (Great Britain) – 5:31:35
- Bongmusa Mthembu – 5:32:11
- Zukile Vellem – 5:36:14
- Sanele Sibisi – 5:37:13
- Elov Olsson (Sweden) – 5:38:05
- Jo Fukuda (Japan) – 5:39:14
- Siyabonga Mafuleka – 5:39:55
- Malusi Dlomo – 5:40:29
- Bafana Gumede – 5:40:36
- Mpho Mokoena – 5:40:38
- Proud Chauke – 5:41:52
- Wayne Spies – 5:42:01
- Robert Michael Simpson (Ireland) – 5:42:21
- Thobani Chagwe – 5:43:27
- Thokozani Mbambo – 5:44:23
- Ntakuseni Mudau – 5:45:03
Women’s Top 30 Results
- Gerda Steyn – 5:44:54
- Adele Broodryk – 5:56:26
- Carla Molinaro – 6:00:23
- Dominika Stelmach (Poland) – 6:06:02
- Caitriona Jennings (Ireland) – 6:10:27
- Alexandra Morozova (Russia) – 6:14:33
- Petra Pastorova (Czech Republic) – 6:22:34
- Noora Honkala (Finland) – 6:25:00
- Camille Chaigneau (France) – 6:26:58
- Jenet Mbhele – 6:27:14
- Galaletsang Mekgoe – 6:31:19
- Radka Churaňová (Czech Republic) – 6:31:58
- Deanne Laubscher – 6:36:56
- Diana Dzaviza (Austria) – 6:37:57
- Ann Ashworth – 6:42:14
- Yolande MacLean – 6:45:43
- Annerie Wooding – 6:48:58
- Lizzy Babili – 6:50:16
- Fikile Mbuthuma – 6:50:19
- Izabella Borisova – 6:51:40
- Melissah Gibson (Great Britain) – 6:51:49
- Kate Rees – 6:52:42
- Jeannie Henderson – 6:53:25
- Helene van Rooyen – 6:57:42
- Maretha Smit – 6:57:56
- Antoinette Kyriacou (Great Britain) – 7:01:01
- Abby Solms – 7:01:42
- Lethokuhle Letsoalo – 7:02:24
- Lene Swart – 7:02:52
- Renata Vosloo – 7:04:21
