Comrades Marathon record holder Rakgolo Johannes Mosehla, 84, from Ga-Mogashoa Village in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has completed the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon in Germany.
Mosehla completed the 42.195km race on Sunday, 27 September 2026, in an impressive time of 4:25:09, finishing among the leading runners in the 80-plus age category.
The veteran runner was welcomed at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday following his latest international achievement.
Earlier this year, Mosehla made history as the oldest finisher of the Comrades Marathon after completing the 2026 race at the age of 84 in 11:12:27.
The Berlin Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, alongside Tokyo, Boston, London, Chicago and New York City.
Mosehla’s continued achievements on the international stage have brought further recognition to Limpopo and South Africa, while inspiring athletes and communities through his remarkable longevity in distance running.