# Kusche Shatters Record Steyn Reigns

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-06-14T16:21:58+00:00
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George Kusche just obliterated the Comrades Marathon “up run” record with a blistering 5:15:56—nearly nine minutes faster than the old mark—while Gerda Steyn cemented her legendary status with her fifth title and fourth straight win, smashing her own record again. The top five all shattered previous records, and Steyn, now the only woman to win five times, called it “meaning the world.” Kusche, just 27, battled stomach issues but surged ahead in the final 10k, while Steyn held off fierce competition from Zimbabwe’s Nobukhosi Tshuma. The slightly shortened course likely helped the record-breaking pace, and Kusche—data scientist by day, marathoner by night—continues his meteoric rise. Steyn praised her adaptability and shared the joy with fans, proving these athletes are redefining endurance running’s limits. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/acd888623d5afff0

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