“Upstart impressed me tremendously, not just with his athletic abilities, but also with his worldly demeanour and quality of character. Good Kid. I hope he continues to push the limits”

DEAN KARNAZES

“What Sandes teaches us mere mortals is that we are capable of far more than we realise.”

MIKE FINCH, EDITOR, RUNNERS WORLD

“I think the most remarkable characteristic is how he has come from absolutely nowhere to be successful. And that means he must have an inordinate mental capacity. I think if you look in his mind you will see that is his greatest strength.”

PROFESSOR TIM NOAKES