SA's Best-Kept Ultra-Distance Running Secret

Earlier this week, in Italy, Sibusiso Kubheka emerged as the best-kept secret in South African ultra-distance running.

- Wesley Botton

Earlier this week, in Italy, Sibusiso Kubheka emerged as the best-kept secret in South African ultra-distance running. Kubheka was one of five athletes who participated in a 100km time trial hosted by Adidas in an attempt to break the six-hour barrier for the first time.

The time trial was held on a 12.5km loop at the Nardo Ring, a circuit used by Porsche to test its vehicles. A marketing stunt to promote a new super shoe, the performances of the athletes were not considered for record purposes as the shoes they wore were not "legal" in terms of World Athletics rules.