Irvette Van Zyl skips Cape Town Marathon for Soweto Marathon

After completing her first Olympic marathon in Paris last month, Van Zyl is setting her sights on securing her fifth Soweto Marathon title.
She is among the favourites to win the R250,000 prize in what will be her final competitive race of the year.“I’m eagerly anticipating the Soweto Marathon and have decided not to participate in the Cape Town Marathon next month. My focus is on conserving all my energy to secure that fifth title. I truly enjoy running in the People’s Race and am excited about the prospect of experiencing the community support along the streets once again this…