Sasol was well-represented at the 2024 Comrades Marathon as it hosted a refreshment station and painted Drummond in an explosion of blue and white, in what required hours of setting up of temporary structures preparation and distribution of food and hydration sachets.
Drummond is one of the biggest refuel stations for runners.
Sasol’s refreshment station, or waterpoint, was manned by diligent Sasolites volunteers from different business units, who joined hands to provide a memorable service to the athletes.
A total of 60 runners from the Sasol Marathon Club took part in the marathon known as the Ultimate Human Race. Two members of the Sasol Marathon Club, Macaleni Mahlangu and Shellboy Mavuso earned silver two medals after finishing the 85.91 km long ultramarathon under 7:30 hours. A total of 55 out of the 60 Sasol Marathon Club runners finished the marathon within the official cut-off time.
This year our Group CEO and President Simon Baloyi earned his ninth medal.
Sasol first hosted a Comrades refreshment station in 2005 Sasol’s participation only paused in 2020 and 2021 when the race was suspended to COVID-19.
For the first time this year, Sasol partnered with the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) to deliver the waterpoint. The Sasol refreshment station has awarded the Greenest Award in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022 and 2023, setting the standard for other participants.
Sasol’s Secunda and Sasolburg marathons are official Comrades qualifiers and attract elite and social runners from across the country. The Sasol Marathon Club is one of the many sporting disciplines available to Sasol employees and these recreational activities encourage people to lead active and healthy lifestyles.
Thank you to all our colleagues who contributed to and participated at the 2024 Comrades Marathon Sasol water point. Congratulations to all the runners.
Visit the Comrades official website for more information on the marathon.
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