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Going the distance at the Josiah Gumede Marathon
Runners braved the extreme heat to finish the race
The Josiah Gumede Marathon was held in Bergville on Saturday.
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Local runners and clubs were part of this race. As an idea of just how hot it was on the day, temperatures reached 31 degrees by 9am.
It was a tough course, but the runners from Forderville Athletic Club managed excellent times.
42.2 km:
Nishal Mahadow – 4:46.
Bianca Nel – 5:27.
21.1km:
Amri Sewnun – 2:35.
Sharmila Rajcoomar – 2:41.
10km:
Priscilla Sewnun – 1:26.
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