💨 Abstract

Gerda Steyn, a top South African runner, is still awaiting her R90,000 prize money nearly a year after finishing third in the 2025 Soweto Marathon. The event faces a broader R1.2 million payment crisis, affecting multiple elite athletes, including her teammate Joseph Seutloali. Despite title sponsor African Bank fulfilling its obligations, the organizers have yet to distribute the funds, citing initial delays due to doping test results.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley