Stephen Mokoka said in the build-up to the ASA Half Marathon at Nelson Mandela Bay, that a low 61 would be needed for a win. In the end the 34-year-old came within a whisker of running a Personal Best (PB) to hold off an aggressive running, Elroy Gelant.

Stephen Mokoka is the new ASA half Marathon champion after a scintillating and close victory against Potchefstromer and ACNW athlete, Elroy Gelant this past weekend in Port Eliabeth. Mokoka crossed the line in 60:56 with Gelant hitting 61:00, a PB by 10 seconds.

Precious Mashele took third place with a fine effort in 61:21.