Age has no bearing on Comrades runners dying or falling ill
CMA says a variety of factors could affect a runner's health, including a viral infection, an underlying condition and steroid use
31 August 2022 - 21:09
While nearly half of this year’s Comrades field comprised runners aged between 40 and 49, organisers say athletes dying or becoming ill is not linked to age...
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