SportPesa-sponsored runner John April won his second event this year has he ran the 2025 Outeniqua Marathon in 2 hours 31 minutes.
John gained significant prominence following his impressive wins at the Ultra-trail Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France, and the Peninsula Ultra-Fun Run in Cape Town.
SportPesa began working with John April in 2024, and his career has gone from strength to strength. John is now focusing on training for the Knysna Forest Marathon on 5 July, where he will aim to defend his 2024 title.
Commenting on the partnership, Dean Delaney, Managing Director of SportPesa South Africa, said:
“SportPesa has a track record of supporting exceptional sporting talent, and John is no different. John has become a household name, not only for his remarkable marathon wins but also for his charitable work. We are delighted to be working with John and look forward to supporting him to continue building on his incredible successes to date.”
SportPesa is passionate about supporting sporting talent and communities across Africa.
John, who grew up in disadvantaged neighbourhood, experienced multiple barriers to achieving his dreams of becoming an athlete. Today, John is determined to support as many children as possible to achieve their goals and his “Run with Shoes” programme provides sporting gear and mentorships for young runners from underprivileged communities.
About SportPesa
SportPesa was founded in Nairobi in 2014 as the first digital betting company in Kenya, providing opportunities for people to bet on the sports they love via SMS.
Now, with operations in Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, SportPesa is one of Africa’s most recognised brands, bringing the best odds, casino games and latest sporting news to its customers across Africa.
Beyond gaming, SportPesa understands the responsibility it has to its communities, African sport and society. That’s why it has provided essential grassroots funding and sporting infrastructure to communities and teams across Africa.
By playing on the SportPesa platform, customers are investing in their clubs, communities and countries. We call this the SportPesa effect.
