Hoseah Tjale
Hoseah Tsjale is a South African ultra-marathon runner.He was brought up in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a black South African he was only allowed to participate in road running in 1975 when races were open for all races.He won the Two Oceans Marathon an ultra-Marathon in 1980.
He came second in the Comrades Marathon an ultra-Marathon in 1985 and 1990 and then later 3rd in 1986 and 1987. He participated in the London to Brighton events, particular the ultra-marathon which he won in 1985.Amateur
As an amateur he never received any money for his winnings.Recognition
Sello Mokoena and Bruce Fordyce describe him as a best competitor to participate in the Comrades Marathon.
