Hoseah Tjale
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Hoseah Tjale |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 6 June 1954 |
| Occupation | Delivery Truck Driver |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Ultra-Marathon Running |
| Club | Johannesburg Harriers[1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Hoseah (Hoss) Tsjale (born 6 June 1954)[2] is a South African ultra-marathon runner.
Early life[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
As an amateur he never received any money for his winnings.[6]
Recognition[edit]
Sello Mokoena and Bruce Fordyce describe him as a best competitor to participate in the Comrades Marathon.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "40 Years on the Run-Modern Athlete". www.modernathlete.co.za.
- ^ a b c "ARRS - Runner: Hosea Tjale". more.arrs.run.
- ^ "Runner History". admin.twooceansmarathon.org.za.
- ^ a b "Comrades Marathon Results History". results.ultimate.dk.
- ^ Mafika (24 April 2015). "Comrades legends speak about their memorable races - Brand South Africa".
- ^ "The twists and turns of the Comrades Marathon".
- ^ Creations, LIT. "Run24 - WALK THE TALK". www.run24.co.za.