Bruce Fordyce, a renowned South African marathon and ultra-marathon athlete, hailing from Hong Kong, embarked on a remarkable journey that would etch his name in the annals of athletic history.
He achieved an unprecedented feat by claiming victory in the South African Comrades Marathon an astonishing nine times, with eight of those triumphs occurring consecutively, a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional endurance.
In 1989, the creators of the candid camera film "You're Famous" (1989) cleverly enlisted Fordyce's services, dressing him up as an "old lady" and challenging unsuspecting South Africans to a foot race, with the promise of a substantial reward. The unsuspecting participants, eager to accept the challenge, were ultimately left stunned and defeated by the "old lady," who, unbeknownst to them, was none other than the renowned record-breaking foot racer, Bruce Fordyce.
