Members of the Metropolis of Ekurhuleni Athletic Membership did their metropolis and membership exceptionally proud on the Comrades Marathon.
This yr’s race, held on June 8, lined 89.98km, and was a down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The membership was represented by 36 athletes on the 98th version of the marathon.
They have been accompanied by a help group, who ensured the runners had a optimistic and memorable race day expertise, and Ward 76 Clr Thulani Simelane.
Twenty-six athletes accomplished the race, with 5 not ending and 5 recorded as not began.
The membership’s athletes bagged 26 medals – one silver, seven Invoice Rowan (bronze centre with silver ring), two Robert Mtshali (titanium), eight bronze, and eight Vic Clapham (copper).
This yr noticed Patrick Sentsho obtain his Inexperienced Quantity after finishing his tenth Comrades Marathon. PHOTO: Noko Matlou
The athletes and their occasions have been:
• Welcome Phogole: 7:14:39 (Private Finest and Membership Report)
• Within the occasion: 7:55:50.
• Hoffney Tjiane: 8:11:57
• Humbulani Makhari: 8:16:06 (Private Finest)
• Tshepo Ntswane: 8:46:27
• Paradoxically: 8:50:50
• Fortunate Bosogo: 8:54:55
• Noko Matlou: 8:58:05 (Private Finest)
• Eric Simina: 9:05:40 (private greatest)
• Logged to: 9:53:51
• Slides: 10:19:39
• Brother Malaon: 10:23:1
• Will Mamabolo: 10:23:58
• Blessing Day: 10:25:2
• Patrick Seal: 10:32:42
• Tabane Tabane: 10:32:42
• Mapote Mombube: 10:38:44
• Particular reed: 10:41:30
• The Mercury Meteline: 11:01:27
• Hold an assistant: 11:26:30
• Amelia Colours: 11:39:31
• Mdumisenisenisenisenisile Mkhize: 11:41:51
• Rudi Abrahams: 11:46:49
• Thabang Moloto: 11:53:44
• Lufuno Monthi: 11:56:55
• Press Magague: 11:59:33
For Dalpark resident Sepitle Leshilo, this was his eleventh Comrades Marathon. Final yr, the 57-year-old was the recipient of a Inexperienced Quantity, which signifies {that a} runner has accomplished 10 or extra races.
This achievement earns runners a everlasting race quantity they will use in future races. The Inexperienced Quantity Membership is an unique group that recognises and honours these devoted runners.
One other of the membership’s athletes, Patrick Sentsho, obtained his Inexperienced Quantity this yr. It’s a double win for Sentsho as he’s additionally celebrating his fiftieth birthday this month.
“Congratulations to all of the residents, and particular because of the supporting group,” mentioned the membership’s advertising supervisor, Noko Matlou.
Metropolis of Ekurhuleni Athletic Membership advertising supervisor Noko Matlou, who bagged a Invoice Rowan medal, with Ward 74 Clr Thulani Simelane.
PHOTO: Noko Matlou
From record-breaking finishes to Inexperienced Quantity achievements, the Metropolis of Ekurhuleni Athletic Membership members accomplished the 89.98km ultra-marathon with pleasure and perseverance.
PHOTO: Noko Matlou
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