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Josia Thugwane

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Born 1971 · age 55South Africa
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    Born 1971
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Updated 2026-07-17

Josia Thugwane is a South African retired long-distance runner, best known for winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Thugwane, who is of Ndebele heritage, is the first black athlete to earn an Olympic gold for South Africa.

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