The second edition of the Letsgo Potch marathon held on Saturday, 29 October, was undisputedly a massive success despite cool and rainy conditions.
The usual suspects all showed their talent during this race, with Elroy Gelant 10km men’s winner), Adele Broodryk (10km ladies winner), Rico Leijenaar (5km men’s winner) putting in some great times.
Leonore Lubbe (women’s 21km) and David Manja (Men’s 21km) won their respective half-marathon races.
Ricardo Swarts won the men’s 42.2km marathon, whilst Angeline Bischoff took first place in the women’s marathon.
According to the organiser of the race, Ruben Gouws, the overall experience for participants was at a higher level this year.
“I think we definitely succeeding in creating an experience for runners. If it wasn’t for the rain we would have reached the 1000 participant mark,” he added.
Photos: Tian du Preez
Results:
42.2km:
Men:
1.. Ricardo Swarts: 02:33:52
2. Mojalera Ditsuwele: 02:45:19
3. Phillip Molefe: 02:51:49
Women:
1. Angeline Bisschoff: 03:20:45
2. Lise Vogt: 03:25:24
3. Annemarie Linde: 03:50:38
21.1km
Men:
1. David Manja: 01:10:30
2. Mthobisi Baloyi: 01:10:39
3. Luzuko January: 01:19:25
Women:
1. Leonore Lubbe: 01:33:30
2. Madelein Hofmeyr: 01:40:30
3. Chane de Meyer: 01:41:24
10km
Men:
1. Elroy Gelant: 00:29:46
2. Seutloali Khwarahlane: 00:30:31
3. Dino Nako: 00:30:41
Women:
1. Adele Broodryk: 00:36:22
2. Cornelia Joubert: 00:37:06
3. Petro Stephany: 00:38:30
5km
Men:
1. Rico Leijenaar: 00:15:07
2. Renier De Villiers: 00:15:20
3. Peter Mtobi: 00:15:34
Women:
1. Name Bradford: 00:27:09
