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By Citizen Reporter

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Kalmer ends sixth in Yokohama

Rene Kalmer finished sixth at the Yokohama Women's Marathon on Sunday, in her first 42km race in seven months.


Kalmer, chasing her personal best, crossed the line in two hours, 32 minutes, 39 seconds (2:32:39).

She was less than three minutes outside her career record of 2:29:59, set in Yokohama in 2011.

The only South African in the race, Kalmer was satisfied with her performance after overcoming a calf injury she picked up at the Boston Marathon in April.

“Not what I hoped for, but happy with a decent run,” she posted on Twitter after the race.

Russian veteran Albina Mayorova, running her 34th marathon, won the race in 2:25:55, with Azusa Nojiri of Japan taking second place in 2:28:47.

Sapa

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