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 came 3rd in 1986 and 1987. He participated in the London to Brighton 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. ^ a b c "ARRS - Runner: Hosea Tjale". more.arrs.run.
  3. ^ "Runner History". admin.twooceansmarathon.org.za.
  4. ^ a b "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.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Hoseah_Tjale
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