Frances Hayward
United KingdomathleteFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Frances Hayward made history as the first woman to start and finish the Comrades Marathon in 1923, breaking barriers in a race that has evolved from an all-male competition to an inclusive event celebrating diversity.
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In 1923, Frances Hayward became the first woman to start and finish the Comrades.
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon | South AfricaThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-21
United Kingdom· 2026-06-21
