Ethiopian runner Tadu Nare produced a scintillating performance to win the Spar 10km Grand Prix race in 31 min 50 sec in difficult Durban conditions on Sunday.
She was followed in second by Helalia Johannes of Namibia who crossed the finishing line in 31:59 and Ethiopian Selam Gebre completed the top three in 32:17.
The first South African home was Irvette van Zyl in time of 33.03 with Kesa Molotsane completing the top five in 33:16 on a chilly morning at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Tadu’s win has thrown the Grand Prix wide open, with two races down, as she has recorded her first victory after Johannes won the opening race last month in Gqeberha.She was followed by Helalia Johannes of Namibia and compatriot Selam Gebre in third.
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