Marathoners make Mpumalanga proud
In 2008, Running USA reported that the half marathon is the fastest-growing type of race
A half marathon is a road running event of 21 kilometres.
The International Association of Athletics Federations world record for men is 58:18, set by Abraham Kiptum of Kenya on October 28, 2018 in Valencia, Spain and for women it is 1:04:51, set by Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya on October 22, 2017, in Valencia, Spain.
In 2008, Running USA reported that the half marathon is the fastest-growing type of race.
Last week Saturday, July 27, residents of eMalahleni competed at the South African 21-kilometre challenge in Port Elizabeth.
Folavio Sehohle came 20th overall in the South African Championship, Graham Malinga ran a time of 01:14:28 in the 40+ age category, Abednego Shongwe ran a personal best of 01:20:09 in the 50+ age category, Annika Prinsloo came 22nd overall in the South African Championship, Linah Mhlongo ran a time of 01:38:36 in the 45+ age category and Folavio Sehohle came 13th in the South African Championship.
