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Steven George, the top runner at Strand Athletics Club, was the first to cross the finish line at the False Bay Ultra Marathon from Rooi Els to Gordon’s Bay on Sunday (4 May). George ran the race in under three hours, clocking a time of 2:59:45. At least 1 250 runners entered the popular race, which was held in perfect sunny conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A group of jovial members of Strand Athletic Club (from left) are Jaco Uys, Rialize Joubert, Jan Botha, \nMariette Coning, Rizaan Olivier, Tertia de Waal and Karien Basson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ronel Rossouw of Strand Athletics Club claimed second place in the category for women aged 60 to 69. She recorded a time of 5:11:09.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lisa Alexander placed second in the category for women aged 50 to 59. Her time was 4:35:54.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Marius du Toit with Strand Athletic Club committee members Celia Pienaar (official), Frans Kotze (safety officer of race)and Liezel Matthee (official).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Frans Kotze (chairperson of Strand Athletics Club and race organiser) with Barry Muller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Anstey Sithole has time for a quick wave as she descends alongside Marelize Pretorius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Running duo Dirk and Elzanne Oosthuizen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Schalk Smit in full focus during his run.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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