Three-time winner Stephen Mokoka settled for the runner-up spot at the annual Cape Town Marathon on Sunday.
Stephen Mokoka, seen here after winning last year’s Cape Town Marathon, took second place on Sunday. Picture: Peter Heeger/Gallo ImagesShaking up the pack, Mokoka pushed the pace in the second half, but he was unable to break away and ultimately settled for the runner-up spot behind Ethiopian athlete Adane Kebede Gebre.
Tearing clear in the latter stages of a tactical battle, Gebre secured victory in 2:11:29, clocking the slowest winning time at the race since 2015.The women’s race was more honest, in terms of pace, but the SA contingent struggled even more than their male compatriots. Tsige Haileslase Abreha led an Ethiopian sweep of the podium, taking the win in 2:24:15 and slicing 1:29 off the course record of 2:25:44 which was set by Kenyan athlete Lydia Simiyu last year.
With most of the country’s top women marathon runners missing from the line-up, Nontokozo Mkhize was the first South African finisher. She took 11th position in 2:40:40.On Saturday, track star Adriaan Wildschutt rocketed to victory in the men’s 10km race in the Mother City in 27:53, shattering his personal best as he finished more than a minute clear of his nearest opponent.returned to the top of the podium as she continued to gain momentum on the road back from injury.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Home favourite Mokoka edged out as Ethiopia's Gebre wins Cape Town MarathonHome favourite Mokoka edged out as Ethiopia's Gebre wins Cape Town Marathon
Read more »
Gebre wins Cape Town Marathon in thrilling sprint finishAs the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon continues in the city, with some 27 000 athletes hoping to cross the line before cut-off, the champions for the event have crossed the line after a morning that offered no shortage of excitement.
Read more »
REMINDER: Cape Town Marathon road closuresA number of roads in the CBD and surrounding areas will be closed as the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon takes place.
Read more »
Adriaan Wildschutt shatters 10km record at Cape Town MarathonSouth African track star Adriaan Wildschutt shattered the 10km course record at the Cape Town Marathon on Saturday, 14 October.
Read more »
Cape Town Marathon 2023: Road closures and MyCiTi service disruptionsIn Cape Town, the happening Sanlam Marathon means road closures and transportation disruptions in the city.
Read more »
SAPS Commissioner wishes success to police officers at Cape Town MarathonSouth African Police Service's National Commissioner (SAPS), Gen Fannie Masemola, wished 235 officers in the Cape Town Marathon success.
Read more »