Kabelo Mulaudzi wants to win Hollywoodbets Durban 10k to justify his nickname 'Mr Podium"

Kabelo Mulaudzi aims to reclaim his “Mr Podium” title at the Hollywoodbets Durban 10K after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Taylor Kavannagh is the favourite in the women’s race, seeking to capitalise on her recent form and confidence. Picture: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

For so long, the crown of “Mr Podium” sat comfortably on Kabelo Mulaudzi’s head. But this year, the Boxer Athletic Club star has found himself fighting to keep hold of it.

A hamstring injury during the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Durban 10km race disrupted Mulaudzi’s road-racing campaign and, despite his strong performances on the track, he has yet to secure a podium finish on the road this year.

Now, the 10km specialist is hoping Sunday’s Hollywoodbets Durban 10K will provide the perfect stage to reclaim his throne.

Mulaudzi says the injury is behind him, but admits returning to competition came with a mental hurdle.