Bester and Otto first at Emperors Classic

The race came back after a three-year absence due to Covid-19.

Father-and-son duo from Boksburg Adriaan and Andriaan van der Nest are all smiles before starting the 48km race. Adriaan finished in 1:18:26 while Andriaan finished in 1:17:53. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep.

Billed as the race of dreams, the Emperors Palace Road Classic returned to the streets of Ekurhuleni on March 27 after a three-year absence due to Covid-19.

The race attracted over 3 000 participants. Shaun-Nick Bester won the men’s elite event. He was followed by Jaco van Dyk, while Dusty Day came in third.

Taneale Otto claimed first place in the elite women’s category. S’anarra Grove followed in second place and Liza-Ann Louw completed the podium.

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Benoni’s Neekul Ratanjee manages a smile after crossing the finishing line after completing the 12th edition of the Emperors Palace Road Classic. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep.

Benoni's Gavin and Marie Taylor after finishing the 98km mixed tandem section of the 12th edition of the Emperors Palace Road Classic in 3:19:04 on March 27. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep.

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