Simphiwe Melani
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Born : 1974
Cat. M50 Ultrarunner since 1996
12
DUV-index ?Largest integer N such that the runner has at least N credited races of at least N km.
25
DUV-index+ ?Largest integer N such that the race distances provide at least N complete segments of N km in total. A single long race may therefore contribute several segments. See the DUV-Index tab for the detailed calculation. calculation details
1
Countries visited ?South Africa
South Africa0,6%
Rank quotient ?This runner's calculation uses 12 eligible race(s): Σ(rank − 1) = 439; Σ finishers = 67 891. 439 / 67 891 × 100 = 0.65%. A win adds 0 to the numerator. Lower is better.
Totals
Ultras completed12
Km — ultra races736 km
Longest race89,0 km
72nd Comrades Marathon - Down Run — 16/6/1997
Km per year (ultra races)
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Race types (share of distance)
Road100,0%
Wins & podiums (ultra)
🏆 Win0
🏆 Win M0
🏅 Top 32
🏅 Top 3 M2
Longest winning streak0
Current streak0
Records
HISTORY
12 race(s)| Date | Race | Perf. | Rk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||||
| 26.02 | 50km | 28th Bay Ultra 50 km |
4:20:58 h | 60 |
| 2008 | ||||
| 19.04 | 60km | Clover Settlers 60 km Ultra |
4:14:08 h | 13 |
| 01.03 | 50km | 30th Bruintjieshoogte Ultra Marathon 50km |
3:25:47 h | 3 🥉 |
| 2007 | ||||
| 28.04 | 60km | Clover Settlers 60 km Ultra |
3:48:38 h | 3 🥉 |
| 2001 | ||||
| 14.04 | 56km | 32rd Two Oceans Marathon |
3:28:45 h | 29 |
| 2000 | ||||
| 16.06 | 87km road race | 75th Comrades Marathon - Up Run |
6:57:23 h | 242 |
| 13.05 | 60km | Blue Ink Settlers 60 km Marathon |
4:30:15 h | 16 |
| 1999 | ||||
| 03.04 | 56km | 30th Two Oceans Marathon |
3:23:54 h | 24 |
| 1998 | ||||
| 11.04 | 56km | 29th Two Oceans Marathon |
3:16:04 h | 7 |
| 1997 | ||||
| 16.06 | 89km | 72nd Comrades Marathon - Down Run |
6:04:38 h | 40 |
| 29.03 | 56km | 28th Two Oceans Marathon |
3:12:24 h | 7 |
| 1996 | ||||
| 06.04 | 56km | 27th Two Oceans Marathon |
3:16:52 h | 7 |
| Runner | Races in common |
|---|---|
DUV-index calculation details
| # | Date | Race | Credited km | DUV-index+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ 1 | 16/6/1997 | 72nd Comrades Marathon - Down Run | 89,00 | ×3 |
| ✓ 2 | 16/6/2000 | 75th Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87,00 | ×3 |
| ✓ 3 | 19/4/2008 | Clover Settlers 60 km Ultra | 60,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 4 | 28/4/2007 | Clover Settlers 60 km Ultra | 60,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 5 | 13/5/2000 | Blue Ink Settlers 60 km Marathon | 60,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 6 | 14/4/2001 | 32rd Two Oceans Marathon | 56,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 7 | 3/4/1999 | 30th Two Oceans Marathon | 56,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 8 | 11/4/1998 | 29th Two Oceans Marathon | 56,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 9 | 29/3/1997 | 28th Two Oceans Marathon | 56,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 10 | 6/4/1996 | 27th Two Oceans Marathon | 56,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 11 | 26/2/2011 | 28th Bay Ultra 50 km | 50,00 | ×2 |
| ✓ 12 | 1/3/2008 | 30th Bruintjieshoogte Ultra Marathon 50km | 50,00 | ×2 |