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Comrades Marathon runner, Wilson, can now get his Silver medal. Thanks to The Big Favour Part 1

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The landscaper and runner, has been running the Comrades for 17 years now and aims to improve his 8 hours to a 7 hours 30 minutes Silver medal-winning time. Unfortunately, his tired shoes meant he would have to pause the running as he saved for a new pair.
The Big Favour decided to step in and change a life.

12 May 2021 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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