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By IOL Reporter 
2h ago
Durban – Former Athletics South Africa President Leonard Chuene has passed away.
He was 68 years old.
The Marathon Companions Association (CMA) said it was saddened by his death.
Chuene was an Honorary Member of Comrades Marathon, Green Number runner and completed 12 Comrades Marathons between 1987 and 2000, winning 11 bronze medals and 1 silver medal.
He achieved his best time of 07:19:25 in the 1991 Comrades Marathon Down Run at the age of 38.
Leonard ran for the Diepkloof Athletic Club, of which he was also long-time president; as well as being a member of Central Gauteng Blind Sports in later years.
He is also credited with founding the Soweto Marathon, along with athletic administrator Banele Sindani and development officer Boycie Ntlwane.
Leonard was honored with the CMA Honorary Lifetime Membership at the 2002 Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala, along with longtime volunteer Theo Millar who received the Lifetime Membership and current CMA President Cheryl Winn received the Lifetime Membership with Honors.
In a statement, the CMA said that Winn has extended its sincere condolences on behalf of the CMA Board to Chuene’s family, friends and running community.
“We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of a true comrade, Leonard Chuene. His passion for the Comrade Marathon and running in general will be remembered by many, as well as his contribution to athletics during his long tenure in our athletics federation, ASA. Our thoughts are with those we love at this sad time, ”Winn said.
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