Simon Norton and Tori Little on the way to the finish line. Photo: Wouter Pienaar.
The inaugural Potch10KM road race was a wet affair this afternoon (Saturday, March 21) as rain plummeted down for most of the 10km and 5km races.
The weather did not deter the runners who came in their masses to the start and finish point at the JB Marks Oval.
Jerry Motsau won the men’s 10km race. Photo: Wouter Pienaar.Dino Nako came second in the men’s 10km race. Photo: Wouter PienaarCarina Viljoen took the win in the women’s 10km race. Photo: Wouter Pienaar.
Jerry Motsau (Potch Track Club) won the men’s 10km race in 30:13. Dino Nako (NWU) took second place in 30:59. Ian Slinger (Potch Track Club) took third in 31:06.
Carina Viljoen (HS Randburg Running Club) won the women’s 10km race in a time of 34:51. Catherine Skosana (Danville Development Athletics Club) came second in 42:34 and Jaci Vister of Nedback Running Club third in 45:07.
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