Kenyan athletes stole the show on Saturday, winning the men’s and women’s races at the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km in Melrose.
In the men’s contest, Vincent Kipkorir held off a challenge from two South Africans in a late sprint for the line.
Kipkorir won the race in 29:51, with Thabang Mosiako settling for the runner-up spot in 29:52. Chris Mhlanga was third, also clocking 29:52.
Mosiako, the first South African home, said he was pleased with his preparations for the Abu Dhabi Marathon in the United Arab Emirates next month.
I’m happy with my result today. I think I’m getting there. I’m not yet there yet but I can see a way forward,” said Mosiako.
“Maybe if I can stick to my consistency and the discipline I have now, I will go far.”
In the women’s event, Fridah Ndinda wrapped up the title double for Kenya, coasting to victory in 33:57.
Kipkorir won the race in 29:51, with Thabang Mosiako settling for the runner-up spot in 29:52. Chris Mhlanga was third, also clocking 29:52.
Mosiako, the first South African home, said he was pleased with his preparations for the Abu Dhabi Marathon in the United Arab Emirates next month.
I’m happy with my result today. I think I’m getting there. I’m not yet there yet but I can see a way forward,” said Mosiako.
“Maybe if I can stick to my consistency and the discipline I have now, I will go far.”
In the women’s event, Fridah Ndinda wrapped up the title double for Kenya, coasting to victory in 33:57.
Ndinda finished more than half-a-minute ahead of Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala, who won the Hollywoodbets Durban 10km in September.
Khatala, fresh off her victory at the Soweto Marathon earlier this month, took second place on Saturday in 34:29.
Karabo More was the first South African, finishing third in 34:33, with her training partner Karabo Mailula ending fourth in 34:38.
Results of the Hollywoodbets Joburg 10km
Men: 1 Vincent Kipkorir (KEN) 29:51, 2 Thabang Mosiako (RSA) 29:52, Chris Mhlanga (RSA) 29:52, 4 Kamohelo Mofolo (LES) 29:59, 5 Elroy Gelant (RSA) 30:01, 6 Luan Munnik (RSA) 30:02, 7 Stephen Mokoka (RSA) 30:16, 8 Siyabonga Ndlovu (RSA) 30:24, 9 Keanu Domingo (RSA) 30:30, 10 Bennet Seloyi (RSA) 30:48
Women: 1 Fridah Ndinda (KEN) 33:57, 2 Neheng Khatala (LES) 34:29, 3 Karabo More (RSA) 34:33, 4 Karabo Mailula (RSA) 34:38, 5 Cacisile Sosibo (RSA) 35:08, 6 Blandina Makatisi (LES) 35:40, 7 Millicent Nyaberi (KEN) 36:08, 8 Likeleli Majara (LES) 36:12, 9 Tayla Kavanagh (RSA) 36:18, 10 Nthabiseng Letokoto (RSA) 36:39
