Comrades Marathon Association mourns death of two-time gold medal winner
The Comrades Marathon Association is mourning the death of former gold medallist, Petros Sosibo. Sosibo died last week.
The 49-year-old was a member of the Comrades Marathon Green Number Club. He was inducted onto the Green Number Roll of Honour in 2014.
Since his first Comrades in 2005, Sosibo went on to claim two gold medals, one Wally Hayward and eight silver medals.
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In total, he ran 11 consecutive Comrades Marathons.
Since his first Comrades in 2005, Sosibo went on to claim two gold medals, one Wally Hayward and eight silver medals.
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In total, he ran 11 consecutive Comrades Marathons.
He ran for Fastway Athletics Club in Pietermaritzburg.
Sosibo has been described as a humble and well-liked athlete.
Friend and fellow runner, Matsatsela Ngcobo says he was a humble soul he started running in his early days.
"He was known as ‘uBhuti’ to everyone. People respected him and looked up to him in a very special way. He inspired many with his impeccable running style and supporting other runners. He was always on the road doing what he did best. At other times he was a respected pastor at the Zionist Church. Many of us will miss him greatly," he said.
Friend and fellow runner, Matsatsela Ngcobo says he was a humble soul he started running in his early days.
"He was known as ‘uBhuti’ to everyone. People respected him and looked up to him in a very special way. He inspired many with his impeccable running style and supporting other runners. He was always on the road doing what he did best. At other times he was a respected pastor at the Zionist Church. Many of us will miss him greatly," he said.
A memorial service will be held at his home in Sweetwaters on Saturday.