Athletics: Esufally completes the 'Big 5 Marathon'

Hassan Esufally, one of Sri Lanka's leading marathoners kept Sri Lanka flag flying by becoming the first Sri Lankan to complete the 'Big 5 Marathon', a 42km run across the wilds of South Africa. 

Esufally recently took part on the ambitious mission of earning the prestigious and highly coveted seven Continents Marathon Club membership. 

The challenging endeavour required him to complete some of the world's toughest and most exclusive marathons across all seven continents. 

Having completed marathons in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, Esufally recently ran his first-ever marathon in Africa. 

A tough 42 km run across the vast deserts, hills and savannas of the wilds of the South African bush this ace marathoner was highly thrilled to run past the finish line with the Sri Lankan flag hoisted high above his shoulders. 

This achievement had given him fresh burst of motivation to keep pushing his boundaries in the upcoming marathons.