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Impact on POV: Bruce Fordyce

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Bruce Fordyce is a South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete who was also active in opposing Apartheid. He is best known for having won the South African Comrades Marathon a record nine times, of which eight wins were consecutive. He also won the London to Brighton Ultramarathon three years in a row. He is the former world record holder over 50 miles and the former world record holder over 100 km. Fordyce is also the president for parkrun in South Africa which also recently celebrated its 20th year celebration.
21 Oct 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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