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In Pictures: The Tommy Malone Race

A total of 523 runners took part in the 15km while 40 tackled the 5km fun run.

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Benoni Northerns AC runners follow each other to the finish.

Around 563 runners of all fitness levels laced up their running shoes and took part in the Tommy Malone Memorial Race at Boksburg City Stadium on October 13 to honour the late Boksburg Athletic Club (BAC) stalwart Tommy Malone.

Kabelo Mwahla won the men’s race in 49:00, ahead of runner-up Kopano Muso (49:39) and third placed Bright Mikolongwe (50:51).

A runner runs to the finish.

Lauren Quinn was on incredible form to clinch victory in the women’s race in 59:59. Pamela Gwebu (01:05:01) came second while Lauren Dance (01:06:29) rounded-up the podium.

Kai Hattingh and Nkateko Khoza walked away with the women’s and men’s 5km fun run titles.

The Daveyton Hearts was also represented.

Main race category results:

Veterans

Men

1. Kopano Muso – 49:39
2. Silas Mmatlou – 56:53
3. David Makinta – 57:11

Women

1. Kerry Machill – 01:22:35
2. Yolanda Marais – 01:35:09
3. Sonia de Andrade – 01:40:11

Masters

Men

1. Masala Mbengena – 56:45
2. Wynand Strydom – 01:08:47
3. March Wetphal – 01:18:11

Women

1. Dalene Sonnekus – 01:12:04
2. Maria Bendana – 01:13:11
3. Sharon Horn – 01:15:27

Grandmasters

Men

1. Ambrose Klaasen – 01:05:51
2. Johannes Dries – 01:12:41
3. Victor Mngomezulu – 01:13:49

Women

1. Jane Neilson – 01:21:46
2. Mariet Geyer – 01:25:48
3. Lynda Kirkland – 01:36:56

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Gallery:

A runner gives the race a thumbs up.

A daughter outsprints her father on the home straight. They are from Alberton AC.

The race was held on October 13.

The race was held in honour of the late Tommy Malone.

The 15km race saw 523 runners take to the field.

A runner gives the even a thumbs up.

The race was organised by the BAC.

The race was held at Boksburg Stadium.

Frederick 'Frikkie' Hattingh on his way to the finish.

The race accommodated everyone. Here an amputee takes part in the 15km race.

It attracted the old and young.

The race attracted runners of all fitness levels.

Some runners participate in the 5km fun run.

A mother tries to motivate her son to pick up his pace.

A runner tries to pick up her pace after lagging behind in the 5km race.

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