Runners spread cheer at Christmas challenge
Runners donned bright and colourful Christmas garb to spread a bit of cheer ahead of the festive season.
THOUSANDS of runners joined in on the festive spirit at the annual Illovo Christmas Challenge, hosted by the Westville Athletic Club, in Westville. There were 2 538 finishers in the run and 85 finishers in the walk.
Open men 15km:
1. Mathanga Mbuleli (Phantane AC) 47:40 Course Record (old 47:42)
2. Wiseman Mthembu (Amabutho AC) 48:51
3. Ayanda Ngcobo (Phantane AC) 49:51
Men 35 to 39:
1. Brino Chidzungu (SCS) 50:16
2. Thuto J Sawana (Maxed Elite) 52:46
3. Siyabonga Ndlovu (Amaqhawe AC) 52:54
Men 40 to 49:
1. Simphiwe Zulu (Hollywood Bets) 52:11
2. Bernard Phalatsane (Phantane AC) 55:02
3. Dumisani Manzini (H/Dale AC) 56:29
Men 50 to 59:
1. Bheki Bhengu (Boxer AC) 61:00
2. Thierry Pletinckx (Toti AC) 61:38
3. Willie Majombozi (Boxer AC) 62:43
Men 60 to 69:
1. Andy Daly (West AC) 63:10
2. Andrew Birtwhistle (PDAC) 64:48
3. Henry Cieverts (Topform AC) 70:49
Men 70+:
1. Andrew Spencer (SCS) 86:56
Junior man:
1. Wiseman Mthembu (Amabutho AC) 48:51
2. Ben De La Porte (Varsity Coll) 53:04
3. Sneliso Sithole (Loskop Gijimas) 57:35
Open women 15km:
1. Jenna Challenor (KPMG) 57:14 Course Record (old 57:48)
2. Zama Mokoena (Nedbank AC) 63:16
3. Robyn Mare (HV) 64:43
Women 35 to 39:
1. Jenna Challenor (KPMG) 57:14
2. Zama Mokoena (Nedbank AC) 63:16
3. Danielle Adlam (Nedbank AC) 69:30
Women 40 to 49:
1. Robyn Mare (HV) 64:43
2. Cecelia D (Molefe Chiltern AC) 65:46
3. Nonsikelo Mbambo (Natal Carbs) 72:04
Women 50 to 59:
1. Gail Babich (Savages AC) 76:22
2. Roshini Natasen (Highway AC) 78:38
3. Veronica Mzobe (NRB Harr) 89:47
Women 60 to 69:
1. Karen Bargate (Team Vitality) 92:38
2. Pat Fischer (Stella AC) 96:02
3. Pam Rasmussen (YWP AC) 97:12
Women 70+:
1. Maureen Parry (Chiltern AC) 108:58
Junior women:
1. Miranda Mazibuko (Loskop Gijimas) 75:16
2. Owami Dubazane (IND) 84:25
3. Khethiwe Zuma (IND) 84:49
Men’s team: Hollywood Bets AC
Women’s team: Nedbank AC
Friendliest London Bus: Hollywood Bets AC
Fastest Mini Bus: Hillcrest Villagers
Best water table: BDE Attorneys
Men 15km walk:
1. Oxley Africa (Boxer AC) 1:29:13
2. Kevin Phillips (RWFL) 1:34:19
3. Thembalihle Zondi (Chesterville AC) 1:36:03
Ladies 15km walk:
1. Belinda Hope (Team Vitality) 1:49:18
2. Lauren Phillips (RWFL) 1:50:33
3. Jeanie Le Fabour (PDAC) 1:51:26
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