Lusapho April's memory of Josia inspires him

21 August 2016 - 02:00
By DAVID ISAACSON

Lusapho April has spent the past four years dreaming of winning the Olympic marathon.Today he tries to make it come true.April, Sibusiso Nzima and Lungile Gongqa represent South Africa in the 42km race that starts at 2.30pm (SA time) hoping to win the nation's first medal in this event since Josia Thugwane took gold 20 years ago at Atlanta 1996.

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