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Statement on the Passing of Mathews Leeto
It is with great sadness that the Hollywood Athletics Club confirms the passing of one of Elite athletes, Mathews Leeto, who tragically lost his life in a car accident yesterday.
Steyn Crowned Comrades Champion as Hollywood Athletics Club Ladies Shine
Gerda Steyn delivered another masterclass clocking magnificent 05:51:19 to win the 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon between Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
COMRADES MARATHON WOMEN’S PREVIEW: Hollywood Athletics Club Elite Ladies Lead the Way
Whilst the Men’s elite Hollywood Athletics Club misses some big names such as Nkosikhona Mhlwakana who is skipping the 2025 Comrades Marathon, the elite Women’s team that has been assembled is one of the strongest on the day, and will be looking to paint Old Main Road between Pietermaritzburg and Durban Purple!
COMRADES MARATHON MEN’S PREVIEW: Hollywood AC Elite Skhumbuzo Seme in Search of Gold
With a number of elite men skipping this year’s Comrades Marathon to come back next year with a faster standard marathon time in their legs, this year’s Hollywood Athletics Club elite men’s team is not as strong as their female counterparts, however, it still has a blend of strong runners looking to make a name for themselves in the Ultimate Human Race.
Maduna up for Comrades test
Thathe Msimango caught up with Sphamandla Maduna. This remarkable Hollywood AC athlete is hoping to write his own piece of histroy and inspire the running community when he tackles his first Comrades this Sunday.
Age just a number for evergreen Mokoka
After a strenuous Two Oceans Marathon which saw Hollywood Athletics Club elite athlete Stephen Mokoka succumb to cramps but still walk it in to finish, many were surprised to see his blistering performance at the recent Absa RYCS 10km Cape Town event where, donning a 40-age category tag on his purple vest, Mokoka made the podium against a world class international field.
