FILE. Louis Massyn, Comrades Marathon legend, ended his remarkable 51st finish bid with a Did Not Finish at age 75, but his historic 50th finish remains a testament to his enduring spirit and place in ultra-marathon history. Picture: Action Photo
Comrades Marathon legend Louis Massyn was unable to extend his remarkable finishing streak at the Ultimate Human Race on Sunday.
The gruelling up run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg ultimately proved a bridge too far for the athlete who holds the record for the most Comrades finishes.
Massyn had done much of the hard work and even conquered the infamous Polly Shortts climb. He reached the Mkondeni checkpoint in 11 hours, 17 minutes and seven seconds (11:17:07), leaving himself just under 43 minutes to cover the final 6.6km.
But the 75-year-old’s weary legs could not carry him to the finish in time, resulting in a Did Not Finish (DNF) and bringing an end to his bid for a 51st Comrades medal.
