Josia Thugwane
Josia Thugwane is a South African retired long-distance runner, best known for winning the gold medal in the marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Thugwane, who is of Ndebele heritage, is the first black athlete to earn an Olympic gold for South Africa. Josia Thugwane, South African runner
15 April 1971
Born on the same birth date (15 April 1971): Finidi George • Jason Sehorn • Karl Turner (British politician) • Philippe Carbonneau
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