38 KwaThema athletes earn medals at the Comrades Marathon

Kwatsaduza – 62 KwaThema Striders long distance were part of the over 20 000 runners who braved the 87 km 2019 Comrades Marathon Up run in Durban on Sunday morning.

The race started at 5.30am at the City Hall in Durban and finished at 5.30pm pm at the Scottsville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg.

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Of the 62 registered runners, only 38 completed the “Ultimate” race at record time and received medals for their hard work.

However, 21 runners could not finish their challenge due to injuries, while three others could not make it to the venue of the race because could not afford travelling and accommodation expenses.

KwaThema Striders experienced the highest number of runners this year compared to last year’s 52.

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Mens open:

• Fernando Covane 8:34:14
• SaneleXimba 8:50:32
• Teboho Fole 9:21:16
• Mduduzi Kubeka 9:53:14
• Tshepo Mahlangu 10:27:51
• Hosia Maila 10:31:09
• Sibusiso Malaza 10:53:04
• Phokwatsela Morare 10:53:14
• Sibongiseni Skosana 11:06:52
• Sibusiso Mthembu 11:25:10
• Neo Moloto 11:50:09

Female open:

• Siphiwe Nhlapo 9:48:34

Men 40-49 years:

• Sibusiso Moses Mlengetya 7:14:21
• Radisegwane Maleka 8:01:53
• Pure Ndlovu 9:21:36
• David Lifa Twala 9:54:53
• Alcum Molapo 10:26:58
• Phillip Mbuso Mabena 10:46:18
• Collin Sibiya 10:52:56
• Sello Moche 10:59:27
• Vuyisile Mthembu 11:54:09

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• Moses Mbhele 11:25:46
• Sipho Skosana 11:38:42

Men 50-59 years:

• Mdutywa Mpondo 8:10:52
• Riba Masemola 9:05:08
• Maruping Kodisang 9:25:53
• Tshepo Mogotlane 9:44:31
• Meshack Phakamile Dyini 10:29:28
• Daniel Matseme 10:36:51
• Themba Tshabalala 10:56:36
• Lawrence Hlatywayo 11:39:12
• Musa Selepe 11:40:46
• Lincoln Lottering 11:45:34
• Boycie Mathunya Ntlwane 11:46:17
• Simon Makgoro 11:55:16

Men 60 open:

• France Seregobonoa 9:38:34
• Velaphi Chiya 9:43:39
• Titus Huma 10:59:41