George Kusche (centre) defied nature’s call to achieve a record-breaking Comrades Marathon victory, earning R2.3 million and setting a new up run record of 5:15:56, despite the mid-race mishap. Photo: Backpagepix
It’s a well-known fact that running stimulates bowel movements and, when you need to go, you need to go.
George Kusche, however, chose to ignore that message from his body on his way to a record-breaking victory at the Comrades Marathon on Sunday.
Kusche smashed the up run record with a time of 5:15:56, completing what was a breakthrough triumph for the former track athlete.
However, in the closing stages of the race it became apparent that he had soiled himself, with brown liquid clearly visible on his legs.
