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Sitembiso Masango finished in 30th place with a time of 2:45:00, while Atlahang Motsokotsi came in 33rd with a time of 2:48:24. Thembela Lukalo and Yomelela Mfazwe also completed the race, finishing in 54th and 25th places respectively. However, Alakhe Tshemese did not finish the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is exciting to see the team\u2019s progress and improvement, with some exciting new youngsters joining the team. The ladies were on leave, but Yomelela still participated in the 40 km route and finished 25th,\u201d team manager, Chris Norton, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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