NYC MARATHON 2007:
Elite Athlete Profile:
HENDRICK RAMAALA
Posted November 4th, 2007 at 8:45 AM by thefinalsprint.com
Section: News & Results, Marathons
After his breakthrough win at the ING New York City Marathon 2004, South Africa’s Hendrick Ramaala finished third at the 2005 Flora London Marathon. Later that year, he lost one of the most memorable duels in the sport’s history at the ING New York City Marathon 2005, finishing less than one second behind winner Paul Tergat.
He broke into London’s top five again this year with a strong 2:07:57. A three-time Olympian, Ramaala holds several South African records, including 59:20 for the half-marathon. Ramaala holds a law degree from Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg and does nearly all of his marathon training on a single 3.5K loop near the Johannesburg Zoo.
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