Hoseah Tjale

Hoseah Tjale
Personal information
Birth name Hoseah Tjale
Nationality South African
Born (1954-06-06)6 June 1954
Occupation Delivery Truck Driver
Sport
Sport Ultra-Marathon Running
Club Johannesburg Harriers[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • Marathon:1982 2H18M Port Elizabeth[2]
  • Two Oceans Ultra Marathon: 1980 3H14M[3]
  • Comrades Ultra Marathon: Down run 1986 5H29M[4]
  • Comrades Ultra Marathon: Up run 1985 5H42M[4]
  • London To Brighton 5H29M[2]

Hoseah (Hoss) Tsjale (born 6 June 1954)[2] is a South African ultra-marathon runner.

Early life

He was brought up in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a black South African he was only allowed to participate in road running in 1975 when races were open for all races.[5]

Running career

He won the Two Oceans Marathon an ultra-Marathon (56 km) in 1980. He came second in the Comrades Marathon an ultra-Marathon (90 km)in 1985 and 1990 and then later 3rd in 1986 and 1987. He participated in the London to Brighton events, particular the ultra-marathon (56 Miles) which he won in 1985.

Amateur

As an amateur he never received any money for his winnings.[6]

Recognition

Sello Mokoena and Bruce Fordyce describe him as a best competitor to participate in the Comrades Marathon.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "40 Years on the Run-Modern Athlete". www.modernathlete.co.za.
  2. 1 2 3 "ARRS - Runner: Hosea Tjale". more.arrs.net.
  3. ↑ "Runner History". admin.twooceansmarathon.org.za.
  4. 1 2 "Comrades Marathon Results History". results.ultimate.dk.
  5. ↑ Mafika (24 April 2015). "Comrades legends speak about their memorable races - Brand South Africa".
  6. ↑ "The twists and turns of the Comrades Marathon".
  7. ↑ Creations, LIT. "Run24 - WALK THE TALK". www.run24.co.za.
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