Harriers share Aches and Pains after Comrades
The amusing element of the evening, which included the dishing out of the Funny Awards, culminated in the invitation from master of ceremonies Anand ‘Pink Panther’ Manilal, the self-styled sheriff, for non-finishers to board the symbolic Comrades Bus.
Benoni Harriers Athletics Club honoured their club members who ran the Comrades Marathon in a Wild West-themed traditional Aches and Pains awards dinner at Benoni Country Club last week.
Not only did the club pay tribute to those who took on The Greatest Human Race, but also hailed the often unsung volunteers and supporters who worked tirelessly behind the scenes along the 87km route between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
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Harriers runners accumulated a silver, three Bill Rowan, three Robert Mtshali, three bronze and 12 Vic Clapham medals.
Special Award winners – long service: Dolly Chetty (25 years), Sean Mackay (20 years); runner of the year: Ina Beamish; most-improved runner: Besham Suredin; sportsman of the year (voted for by runners): Dawie du Toit; most-supportive member: Anand Manilal; best up-and-coming runner: Darren Govender (bronze for first Comrades); most-active members: Dawie du Toit and Nancy Dickson; Vasbyt Award: Besham Suredin; Running Captain Trophy: Men – Dawie du Toit, Ladies – Nancy Dickson; Double Green Awards: Dawie du Toit and Kishore Magan; Green Awards: Pravin Sewnarrain and Anand Manilal; first grand master: Dawie du Toit; first master: Philemon Mbokazi; first veteran man: Fanie Mputhi; first veteran lady: Darienne Egelaar; second veteran lady: Khamini Singh; first sub-veteran (30-40): John Jonas; first lady home (Queen): Darienne Egelaar; and first man home (King): Fanie Mputhi.
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