@mphoyabadimoo: I’m deeply disappointed in the Comrades Marathon organisers. We witnessed a runner collapse and lie motionless for almost 10 minutes. It was a terrifying experience. Despite the presence of cameras and event personnel, no immediate help came. We had to plead with security to get medical assistance, only to find out that they didn’t even have walkie-talkies. One of the fellow supporters had to physically go looking for the security in blue T-shirts as they looked like the VIP security personnel. Only then did a medic arrive on a quad bike. It’s heartbreaking that it took so long. While I understand the emphasis on pushing human endurance in the “Ultimate Human Race,” basic human life and safety should always come first. Big respect to the two runners who stopped to help 👏🏿one running back-to-back Comrades, and the other on his very first. That’s real sportsmanship. I sincerely pray that the runner who collapsed is okay, wherever he is. This should be a serious wake-up call for the organisers. Do better. #comradesmarathon2025 @ComradesMarathon

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cupcake43631
SARAH(G)SHALOM :
well done to these 2men ,by helping you have already won the race ,this is mankind in a different form,unity is strength 💪👏👏👏👏
2025-06-09 08:15:50
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mamacitathara
Mamacitathara 🧿 :
Now those are true winners👏🏽👏🏽
2025-06-09 08:20:55
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ms_hle_m
Hle :
We were standing next to where the guy collapsed,after getting assistance,even though he waited long.He got up and walked towards the finish line which was about 200m away.He finished like a champ,with the crowd cheering him,and well within cut off time.
2025-06-09 16:48:07
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mthwakazi_09
Nozah444 :
This year medical personnel was not visible as previous years. It was disappointing
2025-06-09 07:59:46
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esihle_isiqunga
𝙇𝙊 𝙉𝘿 𝙄𝙀𓂀🪘 :
I know that there is an ICU tent or a tent with medical personnel but I think some need to be on standby along the route on the sidelines ngoba 10mins is a long time to wait for assistance 🥺
2025-06-09 07:25:22
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msmased
Rammy van Tonder :
I salute the two comrades, I hope he is fine wherever he is!!
2025-06-09 08:04:34
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hkwqw
HGRED :
These 2 guys should be given awards,they helped that guy without caring about getting to the finish.
2025-06-09 18:41:31
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zama2782
zama2782 :
I was so annoyed, they kept showing him on tv without getting him help.
2025-06-09 13:48:55
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bronwynnew
Positively courageous GenX :
I had to leave my hubby lying on the ground screaming in pain and then passing out to go search for help. Not a single person to assist me. The medical tent was on the opposite side of the finish. Major fail.
2025-06-09 20:38:54
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leannewium
WeirdLee :
A lot of people complaining about the organisation this year.
2025-06-09 10:14:13
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fages41
Fages :
I agree, it’s a world renowned event! And should show case a better picture. Do better😡
2025-06-09 16:47:50
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shantalmagiera1986
shantal magiera :
they was only interested who's in the front wat abt those in the back they too running its so unfair i pray this guy is ok an i salute these 2 guys
2025-06-09 12:54:22
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giiirrrllll7
giiirrrllll :
Thanks to my husband and the other guy for caring even though it was not easy for them as well but through God's power they helped their fellow runner.👏👏
2025-06-13 01:59:37
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francois6267
Francois :
It is now clear that the Comrades Marathon organisation is there to make lots of money. They dont really care for the athletes.
2025-06-09 15:11:33
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liza700916
lizadilley♡ :
Thank you to the men who helped him, you are truly angels sent from God 🙏❤️
2025-06-10 14:28:20
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sa_miksha_
Dr. Samiksha Singh :
This is the true spirit of the comrades marathon! Helping each other ✨ it makes me so emotional like what an achievement!
2025-06-10 18:36:10
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anesha5836
Anesha :
The whole idea of a comrades is the ultimate human race where comrades help each other across the finish, the organisers dnt even let that happen anymore
2025-06-09 17:18:02
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_dinnydinny
Dineo❤️ :
This is the true spirit of comradeship ❤️
2025-06-09 10:41:57
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shamzk28
ShamzK28 :
this years organization.of the comrades was an absolute disaster. as for those of us watching from our couches, we didn't get to experience the final moments as it was not aired properly. shameful.
2025-06-09 12:30:53
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filoe208
Filoe208 :
This marathon/sport event is gonna go down if the organizers don't get thier facts right. I have never participated but I watch it on TV every year but 2025 it was disaster
2025-06-09 21:52:36
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ravijiwuth
ravijiwuth :
This is Ubuntu. This is our lovely South Africa 🇿🇦. Don't ever let our Hurtful politicians tell you otherwise. 🥰🙏🙏🙏
2025-06-09 15:42:48
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jonsnow111112
Jon Snow :
Respect to these real life heroes
2025-06-09 09:44:21
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natzvz
NatzMieke :
Comrades should test endurance of runners who are still moving, people going down should get immediate attention
2025-06-09 15:59:47
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machiavelli_213
Emmanuel.K :
muscle fatigue the worst experience of my life.
2025-06-10 12:08:23
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creamconeza
YT: CreamCone :
To be honest the comrades marathon organizers did a very poor job this year . From the set up to the flow of the crowd I felt like it would have been better if the finish line was at one of the stadiums to make crowd flow easier and better placement of security as well as paramedics.
2025-06-09 11:01:49
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