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Zandspruit trail runners shine

Trail runners enjoyed the second leg of the Wildlife Estate Series at Zandspruit Bush and Aero Estate on September 16. Photos: Brent Abrahamse Photography

In the 20km trail run, Dave Rose took first place overall, crossing the finish line with 1:38:50 on the clock followed by veteran runner, Grant Lapping in second place five seconds later. Philip Steel took third place in the men’s division. Ashleigh Baker took first place in the women’s division, running the 20km route in 2:12:17.

Jessica Osmers took second place and Marietjie Pietersen took third place. More than 40 runners took on the 10km route with Grant Pengilly taking first place with a time of 1:06:19. Grandmaster, Maryna Steinman won the women’s division with a time of 1:08:19.

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Christaan Steinmann took second place in the men’s division, crossing the finish line with 1:08:53 on the clock and Francoise Steyn took third place in the race. Jeanne Matthis took second place in the women’s division and Leonie Kiesler took third place.

In the 5km trail run Vince Ngwenyana took first place overall with a time of 30:15 and u/12 runner, Stefani Steyn, won the women’s division. The third trail run in this series will take place at Elephant Rock Eco Estate on October 21. For more details and entries go to www. lowveldtrailrunning.co.za.

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Anwen Mojela

Anwen Mojela is a journalist at the Letaba Herald. She graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology. Including an internship and freelancing, Anwen has four years’ experience in the field and has been a permanent name in the Herald for nearly three years. Anwen’s career highlights include a water corruption investigative story when she was an intern and delving into wildlife and nature conservation. “I became a journalist mainly to be the voice of the voiceless, especially working for a community newspaper. Helping with the bit that I can, makes choosing journalism worth it.

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