THE past few years have seen the Chevron 10-km road race progressing from strength to strength, but this year, it attracted a record of 155 participants competing in the running and walking events under good weather conditions at the weekend.
The running magic of Luketz Swartbooi was unbeatable when he took on his younger opponents to clinch a win with 30 minutes 59 seconds. Rival Frans Hosea brought up second place with 31 minutes 31 seconds followed closely by Johannes Naitembu in 31 minutes 34 seconds.No surprises were forthcoming in the women’s event when Hilaria Johannes achieved 36 minutes 19 seconds to beat Beata Naigambo into second place with 37 minutes 11 seconds.Hilaria’s time was by no means her peak performance.Racher Akukuthela clocked third in 38 minutes 48 seconds.The walking saw Matthew Hoeb (58 minutes 06 seconds) and Ilse Burger (68 minutes 24 seconds) finishing in first positions over their competition.Andreas Angula (58 minutes 58 seconds) and Laurensia Elago (69 minutes 31 seconds) palmed in second places while Susan Gordon (72 minutes) and Lukas Litongo (60 minutes) were placed third overall.Running results: (1) Luketz Swartbooi (2) Frans Hosea (3) Johannes Naitembu Women: (1) Hilaria Johaness (2) Beata Naigambo (3) Racher Akukuthela Masters Men: (1) Achim Herma (2) Manie Ross Masters Women: (1) Coral Kendal (2) Martina Fuelle Veterans Men: (1) Robert de Klerk (2) Max Schafer Veterans Women: (1) Simone Link (2) Maryke Bisschoff Sub Vets Men: (1) Irmo Loth (2) Martyn Smith Sub Vets Women: (1) Marelise Calitz (2) Sharon Schfer Seniors Men: (1) Simon Shigweda (2) Robert Kaxuxuena Seniors Women: (1) Helena Iipinge (2) Johanna Andreas Juniors Men: (1) Wendelinus Amesho Junior Women: (1) Lucia Anton (2) Hulda Ndungula Walkers’ results Men: (1) Matthew Hoeb (2) Andreas Angula (3) Lukas Litongo Women Walkers: (1) Ilse Burger (2) Laurensia Elago (3) Susan Gordon Masters Men: (1) Andre Vermeulen (2) Dawid Narieb Masters Women: (1) Margrit Horn (2) Patti Zandberg Veterans Men: (1) Andre Visagie (2) David Furnivall Veterans Women: (1) Therese van der Colff (2) Rosy Jacobs Sub-Vet Men: (1) Petrus Oberholster Sub Vet Women: (1) Ronel Hite (2) Magdel van Vuuren Senior Men: (1) Salomo David (2) Pinehas Embashu Senior Women: (1) Monica Kalondo (2) Senior Aitewa Junior: (1) Taryn BrinkmannRival Frans Hosea brought up second place with 31 minutes 31 seconds followed closely by Johannes Naitembu in 31 minutes 34 seconds.No surprises were forthcoming in the women’s event when Hilaria Johannes achieved 36 minutes 19 seconds to beat Beata Naigambo into second place with 37 minutes 11 seconds.Hilaria’s time was by no means her peak performance.Racher Akukuthela clocked third in 38 minutes 48 seconds.The walking saw Matthew Hoeb (58 minutes 06 seconds) and Ilse Burger (68 minutes 24 seconds) finishing in first positions over their competition.Andreas Angula (58 minutes 58 seconds) and Laurensia Elago (69 minutes 31 seconds) palmed in second places while Susan Gordon (72 minutes) and Lukas Litongo (60 minutes) were placed third overall.Running results: (1) Luketz Swartbooi (2) Frans Hosea (3) Johannes Naitembu Women: (1) Hilaria Johaness (2) Beata Naigambo (3) Racher Akukuthela Masters Men: (1) Achim Herma (2) Manie Ross Masters Women: (1) Coral Kendal (2) Martina Fuelle Veterans Men: (1) Robert de Klerk (2) Max Schafer Veterans Women: (1) Simone Link (2) Maryke Bisschoff Sub Vets Men: (1) Irmo Loth (2) Martyn Smith Sub Vets Women: (1) Marelise Calitz (2) Sharon Schfer Seniors Men: (1) Simon Shigweda (2) Robert Kaxuxuena Seniors Women: (1) Helena Iipinge (2) Johanna Andreas Juniors Men: (1) Wendelinus Amesho Junior Women: (1) Lucia Anton (2) Hulda Ndungula Walkers’ results Men: (1) Matthew Hoeb (2) Andreas Angula (3) Lukas Litongo Women Walkers: (1) Ilse Burger (2) Laurensia Elago (3) Susan Gordon Masters Men: (1) Andre Vermeulen (2) Dawid Narieb Masters Women: (1) Margrit Horn (2) Patti Zandberg Veterans Men: (1) Andre Visagie (2) David Furnivall Veterans Women: (1) Therese van der Colff (2) Rosy Jacobs Sub-Vet Men: (1) Petrus Oberholster Sub Vet Women: (1) Ronel Hite (2) Magdel van Vuuren Senior Men: (1) Salomo David (2) Pinehas Embashu Senior Women: (1) Monica Kalondo (2) Senior Aitewa Junior: (1) Taryn Brinkmann
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