Athletes topple tons of records
Athletes from various schools in Limpopo took to the track and field to showcase their skill during the Inter-high Athletics Meet on Friday.
POLOKWANE – Seven schools: Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), Tom Naudé Technical High School, Curro Northern Academy, Merensky High School, Frans du Toit High School, Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, and Eric Louw High School, participated.
Athletes and learners echoed their support from the pavilion with songs, cheers, and colourful performances as the athletes set several new records for the various items and won points for their school.
The day’s results are:
• Overall:
1. PHS – 781.
2. Merensky – 621.
3. Louis Trichardt – 408.
4. Frans du Toit – 256.
5. Tom Naudé – 185.
6. Eric Louw – 134.
7. Curro Northern Academy – 83.
• Girls:
1. PHS – 430.
2. Merensky – 344.
3. Louis Trichardt – 208.
4. Frans du Toit – 107.
5. Eric Louw – 61.
6. Tom Naudé – 42.
7. Curro Northern Academy – 37.
• Boys:
1. PHS – 351.
2. Merensky – 277.
3. Louis Trichardt – 200.
4. Frans du Toit – 149.
5. Tom Naudé – 143.
6. Eric Louw – 73.
7. Curro Northern Academy – 46.
• Special awards:
Best junior girl track athlete – Shané Botha.
Best junior girl field – Rinelda van der Linde.
Victrix Ludorum – Shané Botha.
