MARK ETHERIDGE: Newbie George Kusche aims to rewrite Comrades history
The twenty six year old finished first among novices and 12th in his first Comrades ultramarathon
20 June 2025 - 05:00
He moved from Malelane in the lowveld to Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria after the call of his piano-playing prowess and his talented musical fingers, but the name of George Kusche is now in the news due to the fastness of his feet.
Yes, Kusche was the first novice in SA’s best known road race, the Comrades ultramarathon, finishing 12th in 5hr 41min, and less than two minutes outside a coveted gold medal...
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