Thursday, March 6, 2008

Vaal Marathon







The annual Cape Gate Vaal Marathon (42 and 21 km) took place on Sunday (March 2) at Dick Fourie Stadium in Vereeniging (Gauteng, South Africa) and once again attracted hundreds of runners.
In the main event, the 42km race, Joseph Mhuthi (Nedbank) dominated the men's division to take top honours in a time of 2:21:04, followed by Moses Rachaka (ADT) in a time of 2:24:56 and Michael Msini (GRRR) third in a time of 2:28:29.
In the women's division first place went to Maritiza van der Westhuizen (Benoni Harriers).
In the 21km race, Sampie Mokgatla (Nedbank) who came fourth last year, clinched victory this time around in a winning time of 67:59. Second place went to William Mkwalakala (Mr Price) and third place to Peter Muthubi (Nedbank).
In the women's division Moipone Mokoena (Rand Water) took first place in a time of 93:39, followed by Phina Tsepetsi (Rand Water) and Madrie Marx (Nedbank) respectively.

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