A group of Vryheid Athletic Club athletes participated in the TWK Assegaai 3-in-1 Marathon held in Piet Retief on Saturday.

It was incredibly hot out on the road, but the challenging conditions did not stop the team from giving their very best. Their determination and perseverance was truly commendable.

Four of our ladies who took part in the 21.1km race finished within the top 20 ladies overall — an outstanding achievement for the club.

Marathon and half marathon results

Results are as follow:

42.2 km: a very special well done to Ntokozo Mbatha – 04:34:01

21.1 km:

Amanda Vergottini – 01:55:40 (third Lady) Amanda also took 1st place in age category.

Marlene van Niekerk – 02:01:03 (eighth Lady)

Simoné Potgieter – 02:07:14 (10th Lady)

Elizma Nortjé – 02:10:27 (15th Lady)

Buyisiswe Kunene – 02:29:44

Spheto Thabede – 01:52:47

Jabulani Nswandwe- 02:16:55

Simbongile Mdutyulwa – 02:16:57

Simphiwe Magubane – 02:21:52

10km race results

Tholiwe Hlophe – 01:16:53 (second Category)

Fanyana Ndzukula – 01:41:55 (second Category)

Congratulations to all our athletes who represented VAC with pride. Your hard work and dedication continue to inspire the club and our community.

Move it Thursdays initiative

The club is launching an exciting new initiative this year, and we hope to receive great support from the community. On every last Thursday of each month, there will be a 5km run or walk, with a time trial option available. We will start at the VAC clubhouse at Hoërskool Pionier at 17:30, registration starts at 17:00. The route will start at Pionier, follow part of the parkrun route, and finish back at the clubhouse. A donation of R5 will enter participants into a lucky draw.

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