Runner pops the big question to his soulmate at Comrades 2017

Runner pops the big question to his soulmate at Comrades 2017

#Comrades2017 will be one that this couple will never forget. It symbolises the beginning of their life together. Listen as the Drive team catch up with the lucky lady.

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Listen below as the East Coast Drive team chat to Nicole 'Fairychild' Matthews about her big surprise that was waiting for her at the Comrades finish line:

Comrades 2017 will be a very special day that this couple will never forget. 

Read: KZN car guard completes ninth Comrades Marathon

According to IOL, Carl Hansen, who has not been a runner for a long time, decided to take part in this year's Comrades and managed to get to the finish line in 11.13:20.

But Carl had something up his sleeve, something special planned for the love of his life Nicole 'Fairychild' Matthews. While at the finish line, he used the opportunity to pop the big question to Nicole in front of many onlookers (and while on national TV). 

Read: Mthembu wins second Comrades title

Nicole, who was clearly taken by surprise, could not believe her eyes. Check out her reaction to the big moment below:

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Nicole 'Fairychild' Matthews
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Nicole 'Fairychild' Matthews
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Nicole 'Fairychild' Matthews

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