THE 17th Joseph and Snyman women’s five-kilometre run and walk was won by Beata Naigambo.She ran the distance in 18 minutes and 17 seconds, and seems to be in top form for the Commonwealth Games marathon next month.
She was closely followed by Helena Iipinge in 18 minutes and 43 seconds and Selma Shiimi with a time of 19 minutes and 13 seconds. The first juniors across the finish line were Losaliya Nambandja in 22: 03, Lerika Burger in 24:57 and Veronica Nekundi in 26:53.Wilma van Niekerk took the masters in 32:20.In the walk, the honours went to Angelique Rall (31:27), Marlenta Schroer (35:27) and master athlete Susan Gordon (35:42).The race organisers, Windhoek Harriers, were pleased with the record turnout of 183 women for the event.-NampaThe first juniors across the finish line were Losaliya Nambandja in 22: 03, Lerika Burger in 24:57 and Veronica Nekundi in 26:53.Wilma van Niekerk took the masters in 32:20.In the walk, the honours went to Angelique Rall (31:27), Marlenta Schroer (35:27) and master athlete Susan Gordon (35:42).The race organisers, Windhoek Harriers, were pleased with the record turnout of 183 women for the event.-Nampa
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