4 residents from Wright Park had been amongst membership members from numerous athletics golf equipment in Ekurhuleni who participated within the Comrades Marathon on June 8.
Two of them introduced residence Invoice Rowan medals whereas the opposite two secured Vic Clapham medals.
One of many Invoice Rowan medal holders, Noko Matlou, stated he felt honoured to have accomplished his fourth Comrades Marathon in eight hours and 58 minutes.
The advertising supervisor from the Metropolis of Ekurhuleni Athletics Membership added that his achievement serves as motivation to maintain up the momentum.
“Final yr, I obtained the bronze medal, so this yr’s victory encourages me to take care of the usual I’ve set for myself.
“When you could have accomplished the marathon earlier than, you’re already mentally ready for the path; all it’s a must to do is deal with the tip purpose,” he stated.
Lesiba Mmotlana from Correctional Companies accomplished the race in seven hours and 57 minutes. This was his sixth time taking part.
The Vic Clapham medal holders, Jabulani Kwinika and Phephile Dlamini, from SAPS and Kwa-Thema Striders respectively, completed in 11:53:18 and 11:27:27.
Matlou stated it took loads of preparation to be totally prepared.
Phepile Dlamini secured the Vic Clapham medal. Picture: Noko Matlou.
“We often organise membership runs the place we test one another’s health ranges. As members from the Metropolis of Ekurhuleni, we now have a report to take care of; we due to this fact can not enable any of our members to be inconsistent as that may have an effect on our report,” he added.
He concluded that they’re trying ahead to recruiting extra girls to affix.
“We hope to have at the very least 10 girls subsequent yr,” Matlou stated.
Councillors Thulani Simelane, Vusumuzi Gamede and Isaac Masite had been there to assist and cheer on the members.
Jabiulani Kwinika from SAPS secured the Vic Caphlam medal. Picture: Noko Matlou.
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