Queen of the Oceans: Gerda Steyn’s journey from rookie FOMO to seven-title pursuit

Author: Matshelane MamaboloPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: South Africa
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Queen of the Oceans: Gerda Steyn’s journey from rookie FOMO to seven-title pursuit

Gerda Steyn, the favorite for the Two Oceans Marathon, has become an iconic figure in road running after winning all six races she has entered since 2016. In her debut race, she finished 14th with a time of 4:15, but she has since set records and is expected to win this year's race unchallenged. Steyn expressed her surprise at how much time has passed since her first participation and her desire to return after that initial experience.

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