Chuene was an honorary member of the Comrades Marathon and a Green Number runner.

Comrades Marathon Association Chairperson, Cheryl Winn says Chuene was a driving force and a visionary who made great contributions to the sport.

"Our relationship goes way back, and I think its always sad when a marathon runner passes away. Chuene not only ran the race 12 times. He rose to the reigns to become the president of Athletics SA, and he was such a driving force."

Chuene completed twelve Comrades, earning one silver medal, and eleven bronzes.

His best time was 07:19:25, in the 1991 Down Run when he was 38.

He was honoured with an Honorary Lifetime Membership in 2001.

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