The 2023 Letsgo Potch Marathon took place this morning (Saturday, 28 October) under overcast skies as runners welcomed the cooler conditions on offer.
A mix of experienced runners who took on the 42.2km and 21km races and those just wanting to enjoy a shorter 10km or 5km run all had an opportunity to strut their stuff on the day.
The winner of the 42.2km marathon was Tolo Mooketsi who finished in a time of 02:38:48. Johannes Radebe took second in 02:43:40 and Shenyana Nkomo third in 02:49:28.
The first female finisher of the 42.2km was Michelle Dykman in 3:50:24. Angelique van Greunen took second in 03:55:56 and Zine Slabbert with third in 03:57:17.
Photos: Cornelia Hitge
The 21.1km race was a battle between Elroy Gelant, Keanu Domingo and Tumisang Monnatala for first place. In the end SA Olympian, Elroy Gelant had too much in the tank in the half-marathon with a first place finish in 1:06:26. Domingo came second in 01:08:54 and Monnatala third in 01:09:38.
Stephany Petro took a well-deserved first in the women’s 21.1km race in a time of 01:28:13. She easily outpaced Steph Ndlovu (01:37:14) and Michelle Fourie (01:41:56) into second and third places respectively.
The 10km race was fast and exciting with favourites, Danielle Verster (35:32) and Mathews Leeto (30:13) winning the women’s and men’s races respectively.
Cornelia Joubert put up a stunning effort to take second place in 36:58, just ahead of 2023 Comrades runner-up, Adele Broodryk in 37:02.
Puseletso Mofokeng continued his good form this season with a second place in the 10km (30:15). The experienced, Jerry Motsau, took third in 31:15.
