South African runners Elroy Gelant and Precious Mashele at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10km race (Tobias Ginsberg/Supplied)
South Africa's Elroy Gelant took another step closer to qualifying for his third Olympic Games by producing a polished performance at the Absa Run Your City Gqeberha 10km race on Sunday.
The 37-year-old from Pacaltsdorp was the first South African across the finish line, finishing second in 28 minutes and 17 seconds.
South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.