GEORGE NEWS - Celebrated local marathon runner Lloyd Bosman was the winner of the men's 15km race in the Themba Kasi Run on Saturday morning, held in celebration of women's month.
Athletes of various age categories started from Thembalethu Stadium and took to the streets of Thembalethu in beautiful weather.
The first Themba Kasi Run took place in 2019 and had to take a break during Covid. According to the organiser, TWC member Siviwe Phikelela, they plan to make it an annual event and to grow it for the next generation of athletes. The plan is to attract more athletes, not only locally, but from the whole of South Africa.
The race was organised by Thembalethu Wellness Club (TWC) and supported by George Tourism, George Municipality, Africa Skills, Muzi FM, Hollywoodbets, Buco, Explore Our Hood and Top Gear.
Phikelela thanked all the stakeholders and locals for supporting the initiative. TWC is affiliated with the SWD Athletics Federation and Phikelela gave special thanks to the support of the federation.
Bosman said that it was good to be back in the Thembalethu race again, adding that the excitement of the supporters along the streets was amazing.
Radio personality Metro Tom applauded TWC for the excellent organisation of this year's Kasi run and was also impressed by the support from the Thembalethu community.
Click here for a photo gallery: Kasi run in Thembalethu
Some of the juniors who won prizes.
Results
10 kilometres:
Men
1. Francois Maqussa Nedbank RC SWD - time 33:20
2. Asenathi Ndabeni Thembalethu Club - time 35:49
3. Wayne April Nedbank RC SWD - time 36:11
Women
1. Stephania Marais 32Gi
2. Carol Groenewald Petro SA
3.Rika Spring Nedbank RC SWD
Juniors: Braydon Campher Knysna MC - time 37:38
Veterans 40-49
Men: Calvin Jantjies Sedgefield Striders - time 42:08
Women: Mathato Mathabi SANDF
Masters 50-59
Men: Brandon Collyer Outeniqua Hariers - time 48:18
Women: Carol Groenewald
Grand Masters 60-69
Men: Sidwell Oktober Rainbow AC - time 45:18
Women: Rika Spring Nedbank RC SWD
Great Grand Masters 70-79
Men: Abraham Coetzee Knysna MC 1:2:26
15 kilometres:
Men
1. Lloyd Bosman Nedbank RC SWD - time 47:52
2. Selwyn Matthews Nedbank RC SWD - time 48:41
3. Willard Jussah Nedbank RC SWD - time 51:12
Women
1. Nikkie Walters Knysna MC - time 1:03:36
2. Danelle Kampp Knysna MC - time 1:10:33
3. Annatjie Botes Nedbank RC SWD - time 1:13:52
Veterans 40-49
Men: Willard Jussah Nedbank RC SWD - time 51:12
Women: Hennelie Kampher MC - time 1:34:41
Masters 50-59
Men: Kobus Boshoff Outeniqua Harriers - time 1:3:24
Women: Edith Brink RC SWD - time 1:46:30
Grand Masters 60-69
Men: Johnie Dlaminie Petro SA - time 1:2353
Women: Annatjie Botes - time 1:13:52
Great Grand Masters 70-79
Women: Mariet Horn Knysna MC - time 1:34:11
Willard - Willard Jussah (right) of Nedbank RC SWD receiving his prize from Siviwe Phikelela of Thembalethu Wellness Club.
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