She finished 3rd South African and 13th female at this year’s Cape Town Marathon and has a running pedigree of note. But what is even more remarkable about Ntombesintu Mfunzi is how she has used running to deal with major emotional trauma in her life.
Ntombesintu’s story is a story like no other; after being raped on her way to a running race, she got up the very next morning and lined up at the race, winning it for a 3rd consecutive time. And in doing so Ntombi (as she is known to friends) chose to be a victor and not a victim. It was the first step in choosing life and rising above what had happened to her. Through this whole journey running played a major part in her healing process, says Ntombi.
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