Irvette Van Zyl News & Updates

Irvette van Zyl buries Olympic marathon demons after 12 hard years

Irvette van Zyl finally finished her Olympic marathon odyssey in Paris on Sunday after 12 years, cry...

Aug 11, 2024 • Times LIVE

Irvette van Zyl out to dethrone Gerda Steyn at Two Oceans Marathon

Four-time Olympian Irvette van Zyl will return to the start line of the 2026 Two Oceans Ultra Marath...

Mar 04, 2026 • MSN

Irvette van Zyl excited for first ever Comrades up-run challenge

The 85km race, which marks the 99th edition of the Ultimate Human Race, will see thousands of runner...

Jun 12, 2026 • MSN

Irvette van Zyl targets Two Oceans glory and boosted R380 000 prize money

Irvette van Zyl has always been one to spot the silver lining on every dark cloud. It is not surpris...

Mar 04, 2026 • Independent Online

Irvette van Zyl confirms Comrades Marathon entry

The four-time Soweto Marathon champion has told SABC Sport that her next—and only—return to the ...

Mar 22, 2024 • MSN

Olympian Irvette van Zyl is the winner of the 2025 Loskop Marathon!

Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Middelburg Observer in Google News and Top St...

Apr 26, 2025 • The Citizen

Loskop Marathon: Charles Jiyane claims historic sixth title as Irvette van Zyl defends crown [videos]

It was another commanding performance at the Loskop Marathon as last year’s winners reclaimed the ...

Apr 24, 2026 • The Citizen

Van Zyl chases podium in maiden Up Run

Irvette van Zyl is excitedly nervous ahead of her maiden Comrades Marathon Up Run this weekend. A re...

Jun 11, 2026 • Independent Online

Irvette van Zyl puts spotlight on mental health before Two Oceans

Among thousands of elite and social runners taking part in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on S...

Apr 12, 2024 • Times LIVE

Irvette Van Zyl confident ahead of Nedbank Runified Breaking Barriers 50 km ultramarathon

At last year’s event, Van Zyl was only a pacemaker, using it as a training run towards the Olympic...

Feb 06, 2022 • The Citizen

Irvette van Zyl – There is a lot of money in shorter distance races in SA

Traditionally, athletes turned to standard marathons and ultra-marathons for financial rewards, but ...

Dec 01, 2025 • MSN

Irvette van Zyl ready for Gerda Steyn showdown at Soweto Marathon

Last year, Van Zyl withdrew from the race at the last minute due to a hamstring injury, paving the w...

Nov 25, 2025 • MSN

Irvette Van Zyl racing against the clock to recover in time for Two Oceans Marathon

A hamstring injury sidelined the 38-year-old four-time Olympian, forcing her to miss out on The Peop...

Jan 17, 2025 • MSN

Irvette Van Zyl to come back next year for Sowetan Marathon record

After she agonisingly missed the record by 33 seconds on Sunday at FNB Stadium, 2023 African Bank So...

Nov 07, 2023 • Times LIVE

Irvette van Zyl runs personal best time at altitude

Irvette van Zyl (Nedbank) started her Olympic campaign with a bang this weekend when she won the Geo...

Jan 26, 2016 • The Citizen

Irvette van Zyl, Gerda Steyn take on Chelangat at Durban #CitySurfRun

DURBAN – Tomorrow’s final leg of the Run Your City Series sees a classy and explosive field desc...

Oct 12, 2018 • Independent Online

Irvette van Zyl versus Gerda Steyn: Could a virtual showdown be on the cards?

Irvette van Zyl, seen here at the 2019 Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in Cape Town, is hoping to return t...

Feb 20, 2021 • The Citizen

Irvette van Zyl – It bothers me not to have won the Two Oceans Marathon

Despite a glittering career that includes four Olympic appearances and multiple national titles, Van...

Mar 04, 2026 • MSN

Gerda Steyn finally challenge Irvette Van Zyl's Soweto Marathon dominance

A RUNNING rivalry that is actually pretty overhyped given that there’s always been one winner coul...

Nov 28, 2025 • MSN

Irvette van Zyl hopes to upset marathon royalty at this year’s Two Oceans Marathon

Cape Town - While superstars Stephen Mokoka and Gerda Steyn top the bill at next Saturday’s Totals...

Apr 06, 2024 • Independent Online