The bizarre twist in South Africa鈥檚 ultramarathon
At the 1999 Comrades ultramarathon, South Africa鈥檚 most gruelling road race, runner Nick Bester notice something suspicious, as they run the 90km race.
At the 1999 Comrades ultramarathon, South Africa鈥檚 most gruelling road race, runner Nick Bester and his teammates notice something suspicious, as they run the 90km race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
Nick speaks to Craig Boardman about his experience in the race including winning it in 1991. However, it was a bizarre twist in 1999s race that stands out for him.
(Photo: Starting line at the 1999 Comrades ultramarathon in Pietermaritzburg. Credit: The Comrades Marathon Association)
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