Athletes brave wet weather
Mid SCH Local News | The athletes certainly made their mark at these events.
![](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2024/04/WhatsAppImage2024_90814.jpeg)
Scottburgh Athletic Club members had a very productive weekend despite all the wet weather.
They participated in the Hippo Marathon in Richard’s Bay last Saturday, as well as the Galleria Mall Challenge in Amanzimtoti last Sunday.
![](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2024/04/WhatsAppImage2024_88128-520x390.jpeg)
These events were well attended, and the athletes certainly made their mark.
Results for the Hippo Marathon are as follows: Casey De Lange 04:57:05 (first marathon), Brett Louw 03:47:26, Juergen Baumann 04:20:44, Amanda van Jaarsveld 03:53:56 (first in age category), Jacques van Jaarsveld 03:53:58 (personal best), Nduku July Mbuyazi 04:07:07 (personal best) and Mpilo Phila Mthembu 04:23:48 (personal best).
![](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2024/04/WhatsAppImage2024_86371-520x390.jpeg)
For the Hippo Half Marathon, Melissa Du Plessis achieved her personal best in 02:12:40.
Results for the Galleria Mall Challenge 21km: Howard Cele 01:38:38, Kirsty Moriarty 02:02:08, Dana Daniels 02:16:15, Jennifer Parsons 02:24:43, Tammy Quarsingh 02:29:39, Bronlynne Booysen 02:49:26, Zanele Ntombela 02:57:24, Ricky Pillay 02:16:24, Njabulo Ngcobo 02:11:51 and Sizwe Nkosi 02:04:21.
Allan Richardson came in at 01:12:02 for the 10km.
![](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2024/04/WhatsAppImage2024_15266-520x390.jpeg)
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Herald’s Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram