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Mont Blanc Marathon

FRANCE, 1 July 2018

Of the 15 South Africans to start the second race in the Golden Trail Series, it was Meg Mackenzie (32), who stole the show! She finished eighth in 5h03min, climbing to fifth in the Golden Trail Series ranks.

Thabang Madiba, Ben Nortier, Ian de Lange, and Johannes de Klerk all finished the marathon.

Malawian competed in the 90km Ultra du Mont Blanc, placing

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