City of Ekurhuleni Athletic Club celebrates Comrades medals and milestones
This year's race, held on June 8, covered 89.98km, and was a down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The club was represented by 36 athletes at the 98th edition of the marathon.
They were accompanied by a support team, who ensured the runners had a positive and memorable race day experience, and Ward 76 Clr Thulani Simelane.
Twenty-six athletes completed the race, with five not finishing and five recorded as not started.
The club's athletes bagged 26 medals – one silver, seven Bill Rowan (bronze centre with silver ring), two Robert Mtshali (titanium), eight bronze, and eight Vic Clapham (copper).
The athletes and their times were:
• Kamogelo Phogole: 7:14:39 (personal best and club record)
• Mokgalong Nchabeleng: 7:55:50 (personal best)
• Hoffney Tjiane: 8:11:57
• Humbulani Makhari: 8:16:06 (personal best)
• Tshepo Ntswane: 8:46:27
• Kwena Mangala: 8:50:50
• Lucky Bosogo: 8:54:55
• Noko Matlou: 8:58:05 (personal best)
• Eric Simina: 9:05:40 (personal best)
• Leshisa Dhlamini: 9:53:51
• Sepitle Leshilo: 10:19:39
• Bonginkosi Mabala: 10:23:10
• Thato Mamabolo: 10:23:58
• Sibusiso Langa: 10:25:29
• Patrick Sentsho: 10:32:42
• Moemisi Tabane: 10:32:42
• Mamapote Mohube: 10:38:44
• Special Mhlanga: 10:41:30
• Menelisi Ndlamlenze: 11:01:27
• Kedibone Msiza: 11:26:30
• Amelia Masola: 11:39:31
• Mdumiseni Mkhize: 11:41:51
• Rudi Abrahams: 11:46:49
• Thabang Moloto: 11:53:44
• Lufuno Monyai: 11:56:55
• Phumzile Magagula: 11:59:33
For Dalpark resident Sepitle Leshilo, this was his 11th Comrades Marathon. Last year, the 57-year-old was the recipient of a Green Number, which signifies that a runner has completed 10 or more races.
This achievement earns runners a permanent race number they can use in future races. The Green Number Club is an exclusive group that recognises and honours these dedicated runners.
Another of the club's athletes, Patrick Sentsho, received his Green Number this year. It is a double win for Sentsho as he is also celebrating his 50th birthday this month.
'Congratulations to all the citizens, and special thanks to the supporting team,' said the club's marketing manager, Noko Matlou.
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