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Namibian long-distances athletes Matthew Hoeb (showing medal) and Lucketz Swartbooi (insert), competed at the Fast and Flat 10-km race against AIDS in South Africa last weekend.

Hoeb ended third in the 10-km walk, finishing in 50 minutes and 33 seconds. Swartbooi won the 10-km run in a time of 29 minutes and three seconds.The two Namibians were awarded medals for their efforts and raised money to compete at the event on their own.A total of 900 runners competed against Swartbooi, while Hoeb had to challenge the walking course against 100 other walkers.The race and the walk formed part of the Powerade Road Challenge Series, which is held annually in that country.Swartbooi won the 10-km run in a time of 29 minutes and three seconds.The two Namibians were awarded medals for their efforts and raised money to compete at the event on their own.A total of 900 runners competed against Swartbooi, while Hoeb had to challenge the walking course against 100 other walkers.The race and the walk formed part of the Powerade Road Challenge Series, which is held annually in that country.

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