The Cape Town Marathon set a new record for the fastest 42.2km on African soil, with Huseydin Mohamed Esa winning $55,000 including a new race record bonus and Dera Dida Yami leading the women’s race, both receiving equal prize money as their male counterparts.

Inspired by Arthur Jantjies’ stunning Totalsports Two Oceans triumph, South Africa’s marathon hopefuls will believe they can challenge the sport’s global elite at Sunday’s Sanlam…

Ethiopia dominated a historic day at the Cape Town Marathon as Mohamed Esa produced the fastest marathon ever run on African soil while Eliud Kipchoge finished outside the top 15.