Scotties athletes conquer Dolphin Coast marathon
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Thirty-eight members of the Scottburgh Athletic Club participated in the Balwin Sport Dolphin Coast Marathon last Sunday.
The race forms part of the exciting Balwin Sport Marathon Series – a first in South Africa. There were quite a few runners at this event, and many used it as their Comrades qualifier.
Compared to last year’s marathon, the turnout was a big improvement.
The Scottburgh club applauds its 38 incredible athletes who conquered the roads with determination and spirit!
RESULTS:
10km:
Dylan Baker 00:54:56 (first 10km); Trevor Ackhurst 00:57:45; Keaghan Daniels 01:02:33 (first 10km); Lelani Ackhurst 01:09:26; Clarissa Donachie 01:09:32 (first 10km); Beverly Lawson 01:16:43; Nichole Stopforth 01:18:19; Nikita Stopforth 01:19:25; Hughlene Kleingeld 01:30:12; Henriette Niemandt 01:32:12; Leahton Muller 01:27:01 (first 10km); Pippa Boyers 01:27:01 (first 10km); Jared Burton 01:28:40 (first 10km); Liesel Berry 01:28:40 (first 10km).
21km:
Thokozani Soni 01:47:31; Werner Botha 01:55:30 (personal best); Heather Stanton 02:32:20; Linda Hay 02:33:44; Carol Wrobel 02:59:13; Bianca Anderson 03:03:32 (personal best).
42.2km:
Trinity Mkhize 03:04:39 (first marathon); Howard Cele 03:50:24; Ayanda Tiny Mthimkhulu 03:50:24 (first marathon); Peter Booysen 03:55:58 (personal best); Glen Haw 03:59:23; Nkosi Cele 04:01:24; Nicole Pretorius 04:10:44 (first marathon); Roshen Anandlal 04:15:00; Trevor Hay 04:24:55; Dana Daniels 04:26:12; Tammy Quarsingh 04:49:08; Kirsty Moriarty 04:55:17 (first marathon); Chelsea Jones 05:00:43 (personal best);
Elouise Jones 05:00:43; Jennifer Parsons 05:02:57 (first marathon); Celeste Melville 05:03:16; Bianca Miller 05:11:46; Jacques Vriese 05:11:48.
Congratulations to the athletes for their dedication, perseverance and outstanding achievements.
The club informs the public of the upcoming Beloved Long Runs in Scottburgh on Saturday, March 23. To find out more, contact Dana Daniels on 083 2651029 or Janeen Botha on 082 3879322.
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