Bruce Fordyce
United KingdomathleteMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bruce Fordyce is a legendary ultramarathon runner from South Africa, renowned for winning the prestigious Comrades Marathon nine times. At 69 years old, he has completed the grueling 89-kilometer race 30 times and once held the world record for the 50-mile run. Beyond his impressive athletic achievements, Fordyce is recognized for his activism against apartheid, often running with a black armband as a protest against racial inequality. He currently dedicates his efforts to the 'parkrun' initiative, which aims to promote physical activity and strengthen communities.
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Bruce Fordyce, a professional athlete who won eight Comrades in a row from 1981.
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Bruce Fordyce is a nine-time winner of the prestigious Comrades Marathon and one of the most prominent ultramarathon runners in history.
Į Vilnių atvyksta ultramaratono legenda | Sportas
Lithuania· 2025-03-14
