Record number of entries at Selati race

The Selati spirit increases annually, reaching a record numbers of entries this year. The very popular annual TSB Selati road race and fun run were again started with the roar of a quarter-pound cannon.

This was the 26th run of this very special event on the road-runners’ calendar which grew from the initial 80 participants in 1989 to the record 876 this year. Added to this were 1 100 participants in the fun run, comprising mainly locals.

“This means we had nearly 2 000 participants in total. This on its own is truly remarkable and can be attributed to the intensive effort by the organisers and sponsors to improve it and make it a truly remarkable experience for all participants and supporters,” said organiser Deon Valks.

Watering points again contributed to the festive atmosphere at the Selati 2-in-1 with divisions of TSB competing against one another. Two trophies were up for grabs, the winner of the first trophy determined by the runners.

All the participants in the 21km race had the opportunity to vote for their favourite water point. This trophy was again awarded to the TSB Agricultural Division.

The second, judged and awarded by the CEO of TSB, Mr John Du Plessis, was awarded to Quality Sugars, its marketing company.

The start and finish were at the Malalane Rugby Club with a festive atmosphere and branding that left no doubt about the identity of the main and named sponsors.

The finish water point was manned by Nashua Lowveld.

This year the time keeping was sponsored by Pronto Computer Solutions and performed by Protime with the help of electronic time chips. The complete results were available on the internet, even before the end of the official prize-giving ceremony. These detailed results can be viewed at www.protime.co.za

Open category men (21km)

1. Enos Matalane (Maxed Elite) – 1:06:30

2. John Thipe (Nkangala) – 1:06:46

3. Abednego Mashaba (Born to Win) – 1:08:33

Open category women (21km)

1. Noria Sibanda (Definition Athletics) – 1:27:42

2, Winile Mnisi (Maxed Elite) – 1:28:20

3. Allison Hay (Nelspruit) – 1:37:14

40+ Men (21km)

Derrick Maluleke (Krugerpark) – 1:20:24

Ladies

Madeleine Whitehair (Nelspruit) – 1:43:51

50+ Men (21km)

Johannes Nyalunga (Ngodwana) – 1:31:39

Ladies

Allison Hay (Nelspruit) – 1:37:14

60+ Men (21km)

Bennie Burger (Nelspruit) – 1:39:25

Ladies

Sibongile Qwabe (Correctional Services) – 2:50:33

Junior men (21km)

Oscar Ngomane (Born to Win) – 1:15:53

Ladies

Cornelia Jansen van Rensburg (Nedbank LVCC) – 1:53:15

Walkers men (21km)

Welcome Mabuza (Nkomazi Athelics) – 2:17:37

Ladies

Kate Hulett (Nelspruit) – 1:57:22

Open category men (10km)

1. William Mothosola (Nedbank LVCC) – 30:55

2. Bongani Nkubane (Nedbank LVCC) – 32:09

3. Thabo Ndlovu (Private) – 32:20

Open category women (10km)

1. Nontokoza Dlamini (Nedbank LVCC) – 40:02

2. Madri Wiid (Nedbank LVCC) – 43:54

3. Thabisile Khumalo (Nedbank LVCC) – 45:13

40+ Men (10km)

John Nyathi (Kruger Park) – 38:01

Ladies

Sibongile Mlombo (Legogote Villagers) – 50:36

50+ Men (10km)

Patrick Mathebula (Private) – 42:30

Ladies

Sharon Zeelie (Vaal Athletic Club) – 1:00:12

60+ Men (10km)

Ishmael Ciska (Giyane Galloper) – 49:25

Ladies

Jenny Robertshaw (Rockies) – 58:00

Juniors men (10km)

Welcome Hlatswayo (Private) – 32:53

Ladies

Madri Wiid (Nedbank LVCC) – 43:54

Walkers men (10km)

Kobus Opperman (Komatipoort) – 1:14:37

Ladies

Ina De Bruyn (Onderberg Marathon Club) – 1:21:54.