Close to 13 000 runners and walkers gathered in the streets of Johannesburg and Cape Town on 9 August to celebrate Women’s Day and show their support of PinkDrive at the much anticipated Totalsports Women’s Race.
Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown played host to the race.
Lebogang Phalula set the course ablaze in the 10km race, crossing the finish line first in just over 33 minutes.
“The race was great,” said a delighted Phalula.
“I took part in a race on Sunday, so I wasn’t sure how I’d feel today. My plan was to relax and enjoy the run. I felt really good. I did miss my sister [Lebo] though, but I wish her all the best at the Olympics. I ran for her.
“I really enjoy the Totalsports Women’s Race. There is always a lot of support en route and the vibe is amazing.”
Mapaseka Makhanya came in second while Yolande Maclean finished third.
Starting at Grand Parade, the 10km Totalsports Women’s Race in Cape Town was dominated by Zintle Xiniwe. “The race was tough,” said Xiniwe.
“I was hoping to run a 34-minute race, but the route wasn’t easy because of the hills. It was nice running with the ladies. In other races the men end up pushing you, but this time, I could cruise.
“A lot of the supporters en route knew who I was. It meant a lot to have their support. I feel good and will definitely be back next year.”
Xiniwe completed the race in a lightning-fast time of just under 37 minutes.
Tanith Maxwell came in second while Tanya Scott finished third.
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Results
Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown
1st Lebogang Phalula 00:33:41
2nd Mapaseka Makhanya 00:35:55
3rd Yolande Maclean 00:37:19
4th Kataza Shipalana 00:37:46
5th Keneilwe Sesing 00:38:14
6th Nqobile Thobile Vilakazi 00:39:37
7th Maria Vilakazi 00:41:27
8th Rebecca Tebogo Mokgosinyane 00:42:12
9th Annique Burger 00:43:26
10th Leandra Greyling 00:43:37.
Cape Town: Grand Parade CBD
1st Zintle Xiniwe 00:36:58
2nd Tanith Maxwell 00:37:03
3rd Tanya Scott 00:38:30
4th Ebeth Marais 00:39:15
5th Angele Satariano 00:39:59
6th Candyce Hall 00:40:05
7th Jana Le Roux 00:40:36
8th Obertina Kanyongo 00:40:39
9th Pamela Moyikwa 00:41:40
10th Coriaan De Villiers 00:41:47.
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