Standout perfomnce by Thabang Mosiako
At the Rand Water Vaal River City Marathon, the green dream team showed depth across all distances. In the women’s 42.2km, Galaletsang Mekgoe claimed 2nd in 3:03:21. The half marathon saw Helene van Rooyen take the win in 1:23:36, with Lauren Kruger finishing 5th in 1:29:16. Promise Masivuye Msitshana secured 6th in the men’s race in 1:12:40. Over 10km, Shanice Peens raced to victory in 39:55, while Riaan van Zyl finished 6th in 35:27.
The Seshego Marathon in Polokwane delivered a clean sweep for Nedbank. In the men’s 50km, Tiisetso Mokhoma powered to victory in 2:53:42, with teammate Thomas Esito Ekiru close behind in 2nd (2:55:04). Gladys Jepchirchir added another win in the women’s 50km in 3:35:13. Over 21.1km, Thanang Masihleho was unbeatable, taking 1st in 1:05:12.
At the Spirit of Flight 10km, veteran Nedbank star Charne Bosman finished 3rd in the women’s race, while Melinda van Tonder claimed 7th in 43:27.
The Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km produced another standout result, with Thabang Mosiako storming to 1st place in 29:44, and Namakoe Nkhasi finishing strongly in 4th with 30:09.
In Mpumalanga, the Makhonjwa Mountain 4-in-1 Marathon saw Nedbank dominate once again. In the men’s marathon, Bonginkosi Mavuso took 1st in 2:25:59, followed by Boaz Kasar Kiptarit in 4th (2:34:26). The women’s race saw Elizabeth Chemweno claim victory in 3:08:09, joined on the podium by Rebecca Nakuwa in 3rd (3:26:56), with Simone Odendaal finishing 6th (3:53:33). Over 21.1km, Florence Nyaingiri and Naomy Jerono crossed the line together in 1:25:57, with Florence taking the official win and Jerono in 2nd. Strong support came from Madeleine Whitehair (6th, 1:43:53) and Sumari van Staden (8th, 1:45:45). On the men’s side, Silvester Kipsang secured 6th in 1:10:50. In the 10km, Stephen Tarus finished 2nd in 32:27.
Down in the Western Cape, the Outsurance Gun Run produced more podiums. In the half marathon, Lloyd Bosman placed 3rd in 1:03:24, while the women’s team impressed with Ane Terblanche in 2nd (1:18:39) and Deanne Laubscher in 4th (1:22:50). Over the 10km, Olga Firsova ran to 3rd in 34:27.
At the Merewent Run/Walk 15km, Nncedisa Phungula delivered a superb performance to finish 2nd in 51:08.
From ultra-distance victories to blazing 10km results, Nedbank Running Club athletes once again showed why they are a force on every start line. Congratulations to all who flew the green flag with pride this past weekend!