New athletics club for W’aria
Some top local athletes competed at the Westonaria Sports Complex at the launch of a new athletics club.
Newly launched Khalimambo Athletics Club (KAC) in Westonaria took off in high-paced fashion with an 8km fun run that saw top local athletes compete on home turf at the Westonaria Sports Complex on 3 December.
Frans Mola (South Deep) and Comrades Marathon silver medallist as well as cross-country specialist won the men’s 8km fun run in a fast time of 23 minutes and 13 seconds, leaving chasers Peter Makhubela and Sceliseni Mtiki in second and third position respectively.
Another top local athlete from Westonaria, Thandi Sehohle (KMPG) won the women’s 8km fun run in 30 minutes and 10 seconds followed by Jeanette Mckenzie (second) the sister to Randfontein top athlete Cornelia Joubert. Tshepiso Sithole placed third.
“We are happy with the field of athletes that turned up to the fun run, which is more of a launch of Khalimambo AC.
We had the privilege of Olympians gracing this race, being the likes of Hezekiel Sepeng who is a former Olympics silver medallist; Coolboy Ngamole, the London Olympics Marathon contender; and local boy Sibusiso Nzima who recently took part in the Rio Olympics,” said Doarah Mgwevu, KAC founder and chairperson, who is also commission member of Athletics South Africa (ASA).
“We would like to take the sport to Westonaria, especially to those staying in Bekkersdal, Simunye and Westonaria Borwa to become club members – not only top runners but even those who just want to keep fit.”
• Details: Contact Dorah from KAC on 082 478 4605.
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