“I’m still in a state of shock, probably the hardest and best thing I’ve ever done. I’m like a Cheshire Cat, got a massive smile inside and outside.” Third position finisher, England’s Steven Way (5:35:37) #Comrades2018

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“I was aiming to win, but I’m very happy with this position. I was not expecting such a fast place, I prefer an Up run.” Joseph Mphuthi, second place finisher. #Comrades2018

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“It was a very emotional win today, and I wasn’t sure I was able to win. I was not scared to run, but the guys were fast. Pinetown was my place to make my move.” said 2018 @ComradesRace winner Bongmusa Mthembu (5:26:34)

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When asked what he has planned tonight, Bongmusa said “I don’t celebrate, I will celebrate when I retire!” spoken like a true machine. #Comrades2018

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“I had a strategic wee when I was struggling to keep up, and I didn’t want to over-exert myself. When I was running my own race (after the great wee), I stuck to the effort levels I knew I could cope with.” 3rd finisher Steven Way #Comrades2018

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“My life did change when I finished second last year, I’ve become an elite and a prestigious runner. This is good from a financial side, although my prize money unfortunately has not been paid from last year.” Alexandra Morozova, 3rd place finisher #Comrades2018

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“The ladies race lived up to expectations, and it was a race from the gun today. It was a very fast and challenging race. There was no time for relaxing, the pace was up all the time.” Second place finisher @gerdarun (6:15:34)

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“Comrades is a special race, there’s nothing like it. It’s the best day for this country.” @gerdarun

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“I don’t think there’s anyone more surprised that I’m here than me!” I followed the plan and look what happened! There was a lot of hot pace upfront and I didn’t want to get sucked up in it. I ran my own race and it worked!’ @ComradesRace winner @UltraAshworth (6:10:04)

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“I’ve been training since December – the plan was always to win Comrades.” 2018 winner Bongmusa Mthembu

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