Gerda Steyn wins seventh consecutive Two Oceans Marathon

Steyn finished ahead of Kenya's Margaret Jepchumba.

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Apr 11, 2026 - 09:25
Gerda Steyn wins seventh consecutive Two Oceans Marathon

Ultra-marathon specialist Gerda Steyn has secured her seventh Two Oceans Marathon in a row.

This is after crossing the finish line first on the University of Cape Town playing fields after 56 gruelling kilometres in the 2026 edition of the race.

Steyn finished ahead of Kenya’s Margaret Jepchumba.

South African runners dominated the marathon in both women’s and men’s races.

South Africa’s Arthur Jantjies has won the men’s race, beating fellow South African Onalenna Khonkhobe.

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