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After World record setting runs last year, the Nedbank Breaking Barriers 50km returns to Nelson Mandela Bay on 6 March 2022, bigger and better.

Ntombesintu Mfunzi and Kelly van Vliet are preparing to toe the starting line of what is now a prestige race in their hometown. Mfunzi says, “I am excited about the race because this year it was announced that they would also give recognition for age categories and I just turned 40. I am looking forward to it. Maybe this is my chance to set a 40 plus record. It will depend on how I feel that day.”

The elevated status of the race is great news for the local hospitality industry. The race is also part of the City’s sports tourism strategy.

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