Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run: Noosi, Bosman claim gold
The defending champ nailed a hat-trick win in the men's race while a big-name athlete took no prisoners in the women's race.
Teboho Noosi secured his hat-trick victory in the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run Long/+-24km race which took place in the might of the Magaliesberg and the majestic Buffelspoort Dam on Sunday, August 29.
Teboho claimed gold in a deserving time of one hour, 24 minutes and 8 seconds while Charne Bosman, who made her event debut on the day, claimed gold in the women’s race in a time of one hour, 50 minutes and 47 seconds.
Celebrating its 8th anniversary on the day, trail runners could choose between the Long/+-24km, the Short/+-12km, a Fun Run/+-8km and a 2.5km Kids Event.
According to Teboho, the Long/+-24km race was tough.
“It was very windy. The course has changed from previous years, I could feel it on some of the climbs, but mostly the route was favourable for my style of running. I led from the start so I can’t tell you what the competition was like. I did not look back. I will definitely be back next year.”
Retsepile Khotle came in second while Collin Kanyimo finished third.
Charne took no prisoners in the women’s race.
“I expected the route to be more challenging. I was quite scared to run this race after running the THIRSTI AFRICANX in March. The route was hilly, but it was runnable. I’m quite strong on the climbs, so I enjoyed those sections the most, but I’m still scared of falling on the downhills. The event was well organised, and the route was very nice. I am very happy with my run.”
Angela van Aardt came in second while Taryn Snyman finished third.
Other results on the day include:
• Renier Grobler claimed the top spot on the podium in the Short/+-12km race in an impressive time of 59 minutes and 37 seconds, while Ryan Mathaba finished second followed by Tyron Bothma in third.
• Leilani Scheffer was happy with the challenge of the Short/+-12km race and claimed the top spot on the podium in the women’s race in a time of one hour, 4 minutes and 51 seconds followed by Rone Reynecke in second and Elizabeth Lizzy Dlhiwayo in third.
• Itumeleng Khumalo sprinted to victory in the Fun Run/+-8km in a time of 45 minutes and 51 seconds, with Tshepo Miya in second and Marius van den Berg in third.
• Gezela van den Berg was the first runner home in the women’s race, crossing the finish line in 47 minutes and 54 seconds. Jana van den Berg came in second while Lana Harmse finished third.
“We are proud to have hosted a successful Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run at ATKV Buffelspoort today. Thank you to the trail runners from all age groups who joined us in the North West for this event – we hope you had as much fun on the trails as we did! Although we had to organise this event a bit differently due to Covid-19, it was wonderful to be active and outdoors again, surrounded by participants and their families. We hope to see you on the trails in future!” said Fedhealth Principal Officer Jeremy Yatt.
