THE HALF
Elite field
HIGH-SPEED SHOWDOWN
There will be fierce rivalry on display at the front of the TTOM 2025 Half Marathon as defending champs and rising stars vie for glory across 21km.
BY ADNAAN MOHAMED
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he 2025 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Half is shaping up to be a showdown like no other. On Sunday, 6 April, a star-studded field of 17 000 runners will battle it out over 21.1km. With past champions looking to defend their titles and newcomers eager to make their mark, this year’ s race is set to be a thrilling contest of speed, determination and strategy.
Thabang Mosiako of Nedbank Running Club returns as the reigning champion, having clinched his first victory in 2024 with a dominant time of 1:04:40. Despite his confidence, the 30-year-old knows he will face tough competition in his quest for a back-toback win.“ I’ m ready to give my best,” Mosiako says.“ Last year’ s win was a dream come true and I’ m determined to keep that momentum going. The course is challenging, but it’ s a race I always look forward to.”
Rising star Bennett Seloyi, 24, from Boxer Athletics Club is another contender to watch. After winning the ASA Marathon Championship in February with a time of 2:20:12, Seloyi is hungry for more success.“ I’ ve been working hard to be at my best for this race,” says Seloyi.“ The Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is a special event,
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