Irvette Van Zyl has entered 2019 just as she left 2018… on top! This was clearly evident after Van Zyl stormed to a new course record in the undulating Dischem Half Marathon.
Finishing an impressive 10th overall in the field, Van Zyl won in a time of 1:14:51. “Today was a good day and I’m happy with how strong I finished,” said Van Zyl afterwards which saw her cover the final km in a scintillating 2:59.
“I’m a bit sleep deprived at the moment trying to juggle 2 kids, but motherhood has definitely made me a lot stronger.”
There was also a comeback in the men’s race with 2012 Olympic Games 1500m finalist Juan Van Deventer finishing 5th. “I’m swapping the track for the roads and Comrades is the main goal of the year,” said Van Deventer
Dischem 21,1km
MEN
4. Phillemon Mathiba (Nedbank RC) 1:10:21
5. Juan Van Deventer (Nedbank RC) 1:10:25
6. Leswene Africa Mailola (Nedbank RC) 1:11:28
WOMEN
1. Irvette Van Zyl (Nedbank RC) 1:14:51 (New Course Record)
Bay to Bay 30 km & 15 km
30 km
MEN
Veterans:
2. Mthandazo Qhina (Nedbank RC) 1:42:00
3. Vakalisa Kopolo (Nedbank RC) 1:50:20
G/g'masters:
2. Henry Cleophas (Nedbank RC) 2:58:02
WOMEN
G’masters:
1. Olga Howard (Nedbank RC)
15 km
MEN
Masters:
2. Andrew Cooper (Nedbank RC) 57:26
WOMEN
G’masters:
2. Charmaine Cupido (Nedbank RC) 83:31
The Battle of Ramaloo Nadia Challenge 10 km
MEN
1. Mziwenkosi Mjaja (Nedbank RC) 32:42
N2 City Bluewater Bay 15 km (34th)
MEN
Veterans:
1. Anele Maliza (Nedbank RC) 54:21
Masters:
2. Mutekile Rasmeni (Nedbank RC) 1:00:01
3. Sithembiso Yozo (Nedbank RC) 1:00:28
G’masters:
2. Nelson Mgubasi (Nedbank RC) 1:07:39
3. Clifford Hicken (Nedbank RC) 1:08:45
G/g'masters:
3. Tamsanqa Jusayi (Nedbank RC) 1:20:31
Juniors:
2. Anele Voorman (Nedbank RC) 59:18
3. Lindokuhle Mavatha (Nedbank RC) 1:00:16
WOMEN
Veterans:
1. Davera Magson (Nedbank RC) 1:08:35
2. Priscilla Dyantyi (Nedbank RC) 1:10:49
G/g'masters:
2. Ronelle Steyn (Nedbank RC) 1:45:30
ACE Half Marathon & 10 km
Half marathon
MEN
G’masters:
1. Theo Swanepoel (Nedbank RC) 1:44:18
G/g'masters:
1. PeleTsikundamalema (Nedbank RC) 1:56:10
10 km
MEN
3. Moses Njuguna (Nedbank RC Ken) 34:33 (1st vet)
First Choice 15 km
MEN
Veterans:
1. Anele Maliza (Nedbank RC) 53:16
3. Alfred Qogi (Nedbank RC) 1:00:52
Masters:
2. Mutekile Rasmeni Nedbank RC) 1:01:52
3. Welcome Loliwe (Nedbank RC) 1:02:31
G’masters:
2. Nelson Mgubasi (Nedbank RC) 1:09:31
G/g'masters:
2. Tamsanqa Jusayi (Nedbank RC) 1:17:54
Juniors:
2. Anele Voorman (Nedbank RC) 1:01:54
WOMEN
2. Ntombesintu Mfunzi (Nedbank RC) 58:52
Veterans:
2. Toegeda Vyver (Nedbank RC) 1:19:54
Masters:
2. Buyelwa Kobokana (Nedbank RC) 1:18:57
G/g'masters:
1. Ronelle Steyn (Nedbank RC) 1:45:11