A cool morning provided near-perfect running conditions, capitalised on by a Boxer athlete who won the series title in 2018.
Glenrose Xaba took another step towards securing her second SPAR Grand Prix title on Saturday, winning the Gqeberha SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in a time of 31:22. Xaba, who previously won the series title in 2018, led from the front in an impressive display.
Running in near-perfect conditions on a cool morning, Xaba, Nare, and Abaraya surged ahead from the start, leaving the rest of the field behind by the 3km mark. Xaba broke away at 7.5km, leaving the two Ethiopians to run together. Nare, who had won a million rand after competing in a marathon in Mbombela the previous weekend, appeared fatigued, finishing 15s behind her compatriot.
“I had a very good race today,” said a smiling Xaba. “Tadu, Diniya, and I pushed hard from the start. I aimed to lead from the front and was targeting a sub-32 time. While I didn’t quite manage to break my national record of 31:12, I’m very happy with my performance.” “I ran 42km last weekend, and usually, I’d take two months to recover after a marathon. My coach encouraged me to run, and I’m thrilled to have placed in the top three just seven days later. I don’t feel like I lost the race today — I feel like I’ve won,” said Nare.
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.
Glenrose Xaba shines at Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10k with career-defining performanceIN PICTURES | Glenrose Xaba shines at Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10k with career-defining performance
Read more »
In-form athlete Xaba excited but relaxed ahead of marathon debutGlenrose Xaba is not putting any pressure on herself as she prepares to make her highly anticipated 42km debut at the Cape Town Marathon.
Read more »
Muzi Mthabela joins ‘Sibongile & The Dlaminis’ as Mxolisi XabaTalented actor Muzi Mthabela has joined Mzansi Wethu's most-watched telenovela, 'Sibongile & The Dlaminis'
Read more »
Minister Macpherson and mayor Xaba tackle Durban’s bad buildingsThe public works and infrastructure minister said the government was not prepared to negotiate with the construction mafia because you don’t negotiate with peop
Read more »
Durban Rising: How eThekwini’s new Mayor, Cyril Xaba is leading the City’s rejuvenationMayor Cyril Xaba, who took over the mayorship of eThekwini Municipality in early July after the ANC removed Mxolisi Kaunda, is driving a renewed energy sweeping the City.
Read more »
“Madiba Is Smiling”: Gayton McKenzie Toasts Springboks on Behalf of GNU After All Blacks TriumphMinister Gayton McKenzie celebrated the Boks' win over the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match, appreciating the world champs' effort on behalf of the GNU.
Read more »