At the break of dawn on Saturday 18 January 2020, more than a thousand competitors eagerly tied their shoe laces, energised to line up for the annual Seeff /Jaguar Land Rover 3-in-1 race. For the professional runners, this challenge may have served in preparation of the bigger marathons of 2020, whereby social athletics merely enjoyed …
Athletes of the 10 km and 21,1 km start the 10th annual Seeff/Jaguar 3-in-1 Race with enthusiasm. (Photos: RC Myburgh)
At the break of dawn on Saturday 18 January 2020, more than a thousand competitors eagerly tied their shoe laces, energised to line up for the annual Seeff /Jaguar Land Rover 3-in-1 race.
For the professional runners, this challenge may have served in preparation of the bigger marathons of 2020, whereby social athletics merely enjoyed the streaks of summer while burning the calories after a long festive season.
Pieter Pretorius (PAC Chairperson) conveyed his appreciation for a race well organised. Emanuel Ramholale was crowned as the winner of the 21 km, with a remarkable 1:13.00, while Pearl Hughes was the first woman to cross the finishing line with an impeccable time of 1:48.10. Pearl was also bestowed with the 40+ category for women.
Jacob Khomola well deserved first place during the 10 km run, with a time of 33.32. In the Junior and Female Category, Precious Munyai stepped away with a 1st place gold medal, with her time of 42:58.
During the closing ceremony, Pretorius thanked all the sponsors for executing and making the event possible, urging athletes to also partake in the Comrades Marathon qualifier run hosted by PAC on 15 February 2020. More details about the event will be communicated in due course.
Oliver Moorcroft of Seeff Polokwane with the three male podium winners of the 21,1 km, Ludwick Mamabolo (3rd), Emanuel Ramohlale (1st) and Clement Maluleke (2nd).Linda Roos, second runner-up and winner of the 21,1 km women’s category Pearl Hughes who is also the winner of the category for women 40 years and older. With them is Johan van den Heever of Henstock van den Heever.Eric du Preez, Jaguar/Land Rover Polokwane Brand Manager with podium winners of the 21,1 km for men 40 years and older. They are Sello Monama (3rd), Ludwick Mamabolo (1st) and Ronny Mabocha (2nd).Winners of the 10 km men’s category Pelly Lamola (3rd), Jacob Khomola (1st) and Remakise Lakaka (2nd) with Eric du Preez, Jaguar/Land Rover Polokwane Brand Manager.Precious Munyai, middle, with the prize money as female winner of the 10 km. On her left is second runner-up Wilthy Bopela and second place winner Donna Greyling.An elated Emanuel Ramohlale finishes the 21,1 km first.First female in the 10 km and winner of the junior category of the 10 km, Precious Munyai.Pearl Hughes crosses the finish line first in 21,1 km for women. She also claims victory as first woman in the category for women 40 years and older.Jacob Khomola is the winner of the 10 km.Remakise Lekaka in second place of the 10 km.Polokwane Athletic Club member Pelly Lamola is the second runner-up in the 10 km.Lesole Malakalaka in the first junior men to finish the 10 kmBethuel Netshitenzhe takes the win as first male athlete 40 year and older.Second place winner of the 10 km for men 40 year and older, Ally Baloyi.Donna Greyling finishes in second place in the women’s category of the 10 km.Liezel Pretorius is first in the 10 km for women 40 years and older.Joel Malwandla is the first man in the category for men 60 years and older in the 10 km.Clement Maluleke is the runner-up in the 21,1 km.Ludwick Mamabolo is not only the second runner-up in the 21,1 km but also the winner of the category for men 40 years and older.Tshipu Mardona takes the win as the first junior in the 21,1 km.Ronny Mabocha, second place winner of the category for men 40 years and older in the 21,1 km.
