Veterans reign at 23rd Sasol Marathon

Date

4 February, 2017

Sasolburg, South Africa – Experience triumphed at the 23^rd Sasol Marathon on 4 February 2017 when the first and second positions in the ladies marathon were won by veterans. Julanie Basson from Johannesburg, won the women’s marathon title in 3:09:51 and Kashmira Pharboo (Lenasia) was second in 3:13:40. The third veteran lady to win her race was reigning Comrades champion, Charné Bosman from Johannesburg, who won the 10km in 37:36.

Two other veterans to win podium positions in the open categories, were the three time winner of the Sasol Marathon, William Mokwalakwala from Sebokeng, who came second in 2:29:14 during the men’s marathon, and Lindiwe Mthombeni from Sasolburg who was third in the 10km race in 43:55.

Two Lesotho athletes excelled at the Sasolburg Marathon with Teboho Lejaha successfully defending his Sasol Marathon title in 2:27:35 and Lesotho’s queen of road running, Mamorallo Tjoka winning the 21.1km half marathon in an excellent 81:24.

The men’s half marathon was won by Pita Makhoali from Bloemfontein in 68:13, while

Michael Mazibuko from Bloemfontein won the men’s 10km race in 30:01.

Allotted the best marathon in the Free State in 2016 by Athletics Free State, this Two Oceans and Comrades qualifier is most popular for its fast, flat route with gradual gradients. The route takes athletes through the residential, industrial and commercial precincts of Sasolburg. Apart from the different distances that cater for 42.2km; 21.1km and 10km races, the popular 4.9km fun run attracts all levels of fitness, even two grandmothers pushing babies in strollers.

According to Mandi Marlin from Alberton who participated in the marathon, “everything was perfect; collecting numbers, marshals, water points and facilities. Top class!!”.

“It was a privilege for me to start the 23^rd Sasol Marathon this morning. Apart from attracting about 2 200 top national and international athletes to our town, the Sasol Marathon promotes a healthy lifestyle in our communities with 300 fun runners joining us for the 4.9km event,” said Louis Fourie, Senior Vice President: Sasol’s Sasolburg Operations.

The Sasol Marathon 2017 was again hosted in collaboration with the Sasolburg Athletics Club, and Athletics Free State.

23^rd Sasol Marathon results, 4 February 2017

10km

Men	Name	Team	Time
Open
1^st	Michael Mazibuko	Temporary licence	30:01
2^nd	Simon Sibeko	Sibanye Gold	31:35
3^rd	Puseletso Mofokent	Temporary licence	31:42
Veterans
1^st	Simon Mpholo	Nedbank	32:21
2^nd	Jacob Mazibuko	Bidvest	35:59
Masters
1^st	Karl Gopper	Temporary licence	44:30
2^nd	JD Theron	Vitality	51:43
Grandmasters
1^st	Aloysius Eybers	Brotherhood	48:48
2^nd	Leon Mostert	Sasol	53:54
Great Grandmasters
1^st	Willie Meintjies	Secunda	95:03
Juniors
1^st	Gcinimuza Mokoena	Sibanye Gold	31:50
2^nd	Pule Sibeko	Sibanye Gold	32:54

Women	Name	Team	Time
Open
1^st	Charné Bosman	Nedbank	37:36
2^nd	Jeanette Mckenzie	Nedbank	40:30
3^rd	Lindiwe Mthombeni	Sasolburg Athletics Club	43:55
Veterans
1^st	Charné Bosman	Nedbank	37:36
2^nd	Lindiwe Mthombeni	Sasolburg Athletics Club	43:55
Masters
1^st	Erica Hamilton	Vaal Athletics Club	48:49
2^nd	Monica Reis	Roodepoort Athletics Club	51:49
Grandmasters
1^st	Martie Voges	Arcelor Mittal	64:00
Great Grandmasters
1^st	Annetjie Jonk	Harmony Striders	83:07
2^nd	Phyllis Maartens	Born 2 Run	94:47
Juniors
1^st	Meghan van Deventer	Arcelor Mittal	46:40
2^nd	Xena Gouws	Roodepoort	58:32

21.1km

Men	Name	Team	Time
Open
1^st	Pita Makhoali	Rand Water	68:13
2^nd	Derocious Makhobalo	Nedbank	69:31
3^rd	Kabelo Melamu	KPMG	70:02
Veterans
1^st	Thabo Mashigo	Vultures	76:27
2^nd	Kheledi Molete	MiWay	84:13
Masters
1^st	Ian Morshead	Boksburg	89:42
2^nd	Victor Malejoane	SAPS FS	93:12
Grandmasters
1^st	André Jansen	GS	94:31
2^nd	John Woodnutt	Morningside	95:20
Great Grandmasters
1^st	Koos de la Rey	Sasolburg Athletics Club	2:00:25
Juniors
1^st	1 Itumeleng Sesiko	RandMark	72:27
2^nd	Andrew Xaba	Alberton	2:31:31

Women	Name	Team	Time
Open
1^st	Mamorallo Tjoka	Temporary licence	81:24
2^nd	Kenilwe Sesing	KPMG	85:24
3^rd	Andronika Mokgotla	Nedbank	88:01
Veterans
1^st	Salome Cooper	Born 2 Run	88:06
2^nd	Amanda van der Westhuizen	Arcelor Mittal	1:48:34
Masters
1^st	Sarah Mahlangu	Ricoh	1:42:44
2^nd	Catherine Naane	Sibanye Gold	1:47:19
Grandmasters
1^st	Marietjie Olën	Arcelor Mital	2:04:56
2^nd	Eliza Kempen	Arcelor Mittal	2:09:47

42.2km

Men	Name	Team	Time
Open
1^st	Teboho Lejaha	Nedbank	2:27:35
2^nd	William Mokwalakwala	MiWay	2:29:14
3^rd	Chiyembekezo Jamali	32Gi	2:31:21
4^th	David Ramafothle	MiWay	2:32:59
5^th	Reginald Ngobese	Rockies	2:33:15
Veterans
1^st	William Mokwalakwala	MiWay	2:29:14
2^nd	Raphael Tladi	Ricoh	2:53:13
3^rd	Tsietsi Mokoena	Nedbank	2:54:12
Masters
1^st	Reginald Ngobese	Rockies	2:33:15
2^nd	Paulus Mofokeng	Nedbank	3:13:57
3^rd	Alan Coulter	Krugersdorp	3:19:11
Grandmasters
1^st	Don Charles	Nedbank	3:26:46
2^nd	Jeffrey Gcelu	UBank	3:28:04
3^rd	Sonny Leopeng	RAC	3:30:17

Women	Name	Team	Time
Open
1^st	Julanie Basson	Born 2 Run	3:09:51
2^nd	Kashmira Pharboo	Lenasia	3:13:40
3^rd	Natasha Gorrie	Randburg	3:16:47
4^th	Katy van Meter	KPMG	3:20:53
5^th	Marina Scholtz	Lewensentrum	3:24:52
Veterans
1^st	Julanie Basson	Born 2 Run	3:09:51
2^nd	Kashmira Pharboo	Lenasia	3:13:40
3^rd	Anele Vorster	Green Mile	3:35:08
Masters
1^st	Rita van Wyk	Boksburg	3:47:30
2^nd	Marie Bruwer	Arcelor Mittal	3:49:52
3^rd	Elsabe Aucamp	Arcelor Mittal	3:59:58
Grandmasters
1^st	Judith van Dyk	Alberton	4:41:46
2^nd	Sandra Meyer	Harmony Striders	4:42:42
3^rd	Kim Roberts	Kudus	4:51:41

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Veterans reign at 23rd Sasol Marathon

Veterans reign at 23rd Sasol Marathon