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Runners of Conquerors Athletics Club compete in Comrades Marathon

This cost him the chance to win his 17th medal, which would have moved him closer to the double-green number prize given to athletes with 20 Comrades finishes.

Three athletes of the Conquerors Athletics Club competed in the renowned Comrades Marathon between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on August 28.

While Themba “Rasta” Nkosi and Mbongiseni Ndlangamandla completed the race in 9:55:27 and 9:26:33, Petros Ndlangamandla, who was battling lost form and struggling to keep composure, made it to the halfway mark (Drummond) and decided to call it quits.

Themba Rasta Nkosi in action. Photo | Conquerors Club

This cost him the chance to win his 17th medal, which would have moved him closer to the double-green number prize given to athletes with 20 Comrades finishes.

Read the complete article in the Highvelder.

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