Sun shines on Hibiscus Challenge marathon
The event served as a Comrades Marathon qualifier and attracted a big field.
The annual Hibiscus Challenge, which started at the Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre in Izotsha on Tuesday this week, was organised by South Coast Striders and sponsored by Ray Nkonyeni Municipality.
There was a fantastic turnout and the day dawned hot and sunny. In all it was a fantastic success.
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RESULTS
48km run
Men: 1 Mahlomola Sekhonyana; 2 Sithemele Fanekho; 3 Pitso Malau; 60 plus – Simon Chiliza; 50 to 59 – Michael Ndlovu; 40 to 49 – Pitso Malau; 35 to 39 – Syvion Mdikane.
Women: 1 Fikile Mbuthuma; 2 Xoli Madida; 3 Moureen Dladla; 60 plus – Lynne Semple; 50 to 59 – Kim Jackson; 40 to 49 – Tholakele Ngcobo; 35 to 39 – Moureen Dladla.
21km run
Men: 1 Sipho Mbanjwa; 2 Anele Dlamini; 3 Slindile Gubese; 50 to 59 – Wade Balsdon; 40 to 49 – Bheki Nqoko; 35 to 39 – Nomore Mandivengeri.
Women: 1 Zama Mokoena; 2 Toni Mundi; 3 Zandile Menze; 60 plus – Sheree Kirsten; 50 to 59 – Priscilla Jensen; 40 to 49 – Nolwazi Mqulwana; 35 to 39 – Zama Mokoena.
Juniors: 1 Londile Jonose; John-Ross Balsdon.
21km walk
Men: 1 Aaron Mahlangu; 2 Vukani Mdunge.
Women: 1 Babongile Memela; 2 Xolisile Mwelase; 3 Pamela Corlett.
10km run
Men: 1 Nwabisa Mjoli; 2 Puseletso Dladla; 3 Neliswa Biyela.
Women: 1 Ayanda Mncube; 2 Bonginkosi Zwane; 3 Syabongo Nkonda.
10km walk
Men: 1 Hannes Streuderst.
Women: 1 Penny Cele; 2 Nombuso Sabelo.
Juniors: girls – Neliswa Biyela; boys – 1 Zolani Mndluata; 2 Sipho Shusha.
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