LowMed runners rewarded for a positive 2019
LowMed Running Club is growing from strength to strength and the new year holds a few surprise in store for the runners
The cream of LowMed Running Club’s (LRC) runners were honoured at its first awards evening at Adega Restaurant last Wednesday. Gilda Mavromatis, the club’s vice-chairman, said they were looking forward to next year’s running season after the athletes put up a good showing this year.
As the glittering evening wore on, the athletes looked forward to being called up to the stage to receive their awards. Mavromatis said the fledgling club was established barely a year ago, but it is growing.
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The club has increased its Comrades entries from 11 to 25 since their establishment and plans to launch its own LowMed 21-kilometre race next year and cater to all athletes.
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Mavromatis added that LRC is in a better position now and will be able to support its elite athletes with incredible sponsorships next year.
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Sabelo Cyril Myeza and Nelly Khoza scooped the coveted sportsman and -woman of the year awards.
The runners who were awarded for their outstanding performances this year, were:
Most time trials: Johan Basson.
Junior of the year: Nathan de Klerk.
Mpumalanga elite athletes: Motlalepula Willliam Mothosholo and Folavio Sehohle.
Comrades first novice: Thembinkosi Andreas Malanza and Laetitia Odendaal.
Comrades first: December Mashaba and Alexis Badenhorst.
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Anyone interested in joining the club can contact running@lowmed.co.za.
