ROAD RUNNING
she had raced to the silver medal at the SA 10km Champs just 24 hours earlier !
Time to Say Well Done !
Soweto Marathon Trust Spokesperson Thokozani Mazibuko says the 2023 race was a hugely satisfying day . “ We couldn ’ t have asked for more : The participants , our headline sponsor , our partners , our people came out in full force for this magnificent race . The sea of smiles – albeit often in a sea of sweat , too – was indicative of an event in which those present were proud to be there . A heartfelt congratulations to all 21,500 runners today .”
Sbu Kumalo , Chief Marketing Officer of title sponsor African Bank , adds , “ A heartfelt congratulations to all the dedicated runners who went the extra mile in the marathon . As a proud partner of The People ’ s Race , we celebrate your perseverance , endurance and unwavering spirit . Your journey inspires us all to strive for greatness .”
The Top Finishers
Here are all the top finishers in the various distances at the 2023 African Bank Soweto Marathon , including South Africans winning both the marathon titles for the first time in more than a decade .
42KM MEN
1 |
Ntsindiso Mphakathi ( Entsika / South Africa ) |
2:19:13 |
2 |
Daba Ifa Debele ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:19:52 |
3 |
Tonny Skink ( Maxed Elite / Zimbabwe ) |
2:20:15 |
4 |
Lebenya Nkoka ( Maxed Elite / Lesotho ) |
2:21:11 |
5 |
Jobo Khatoane ( Maxed Elite / Lesotho ) |
2:21:17 |
6 |
Joel Mmone ( Nedbank CNW / South Africa ) |
2:21:34 |
7 |
Ntosikhona Mhlakwana ( Hollywood / South Africa ) |
2:21:39 |
8 |
Muhajir Harldin Sraj ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:21:57 |
9 |
Namakoe Nkhasi ( Nedbank Lesotho ) |
2:24:09 |
10 |
Daniel Matshailwe ( Nedbank GN / South Africa ) |
2:24:29 |
42KM WOMEN
1 |
Irvette van Zyl ( Hollywood / South Africa ) |
2:34:16 |
2 |
Selam Gebre ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:36:04 |
3 |
Faith Chepkoech ( Maxed Elite / Kenya ) |
2:37:26 |
4 |
Chaltu Bedo Negashu ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:40:19 |
5 |
Gadise Getachew Bekel ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:40:27 |
6 |
Tinebebe Nebiyu Ali ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:41:30 |
7 |
Worke Degu Amena ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:44:52 |
8 |
Nobukhosi Tshuma ( Entsika / Zimbabwe ) |
2:47:31 |
9 |
Magret Jepchumba ( Nedbank Kenya ) |
2:50:20 |
10 |
Hiyane Geshe Lama ( Nedbank Ethiopia ) |
2:50:37 |
21KM MEN
1 Kamohelo Mofolo ( Lesotho ) 1:08:04 2 Tiisetso Mokhoma ( Vuselela ) 1:08:28 3 Ntsebenzo Nake ( RRR ) 1:09:36
Kamohelo Mofolo
21KM WOMEN |
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1 Rutendo Nyahora ( Hollywood / Zimbabwe ) 1:18:15 |
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2 |
Lebo Phalula ( Boxer ) |
1:18:58 |
3 |
Shelmith Muriuki ( Nedbank / Kenya ) |
1:20:06 |
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Rutendo Nyahora |
Ntsindiso Mphakathi |
Irvette van Zyl |
10KM MEN |
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10KM WOMEN |
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1 Tebello Ramakogoana ( Xcel / Lesotho ) 29:21 |
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1 Cacisile Sosibo ( Boxer ) 34:00 |
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2 |
Pheeha Desmond Mokgobu ( Temp ) |
31:04 |
3 |
Pakiso Mthembu ( Maxed Elite ) |
31:22 |
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Tebello Ramakogoana |
2 |
Nwabisa Mjoli ( Phantane ) |
37:37 |
3 |
Welma Nkuna ( UJ ) |
37:43 |
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Cacisile Sosibo |
Words from the Winner
Men ’ s marathon winner Ntsindiso Mphakathi explains how his patience paid off as he finally clinched the win on the tough African Bank Soweto Marathon course .
Words from the Winner
Women ’ s marathon winner Irvette van Zyl was understandably pleased with a fourth win in Soweto , and explains that she carried a bit of extra inspiration on her wrist .
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