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Athletics | Vhembe athlete bagged coveted world majors medal

JOHANNESBURG - There aren't many South African athletes who can gloat about taking part in and completing the World Marathon Majors.

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Many marathon runners dream of running the Boston, Chicago, New York, London, Berlin and Tokyo marathons.

Tshinyadzo Mudau is an athlete who has graced each of these races.

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In 2023, the Faranani Athletics Club member came home with the coveted World Majors medal after completing the Tokyo Marathon in three hours and 17 minutes.

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The man from Tshifudi village in Vhembe talks about his achievements and the state of marathon running in this country.

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